Membership Renewals due 1 July Renewal form in this issue June 2012
In this issue: Page Page 2 2011/2012 Committee Members 23 Vale - Murphy 2 AMCV Code of Ethics 24 Sledding Training Day Photos 3 President's Message 24 Blackwood Hike Photos 3 Scale of charges 25 2012 Dog & Driver Point Score Competition 3 Working Dog Titles 25 Dishlickers Resort advertisement 3 New Champions 26 Committee Profile: Sharen McPhan 4 General Meeting Agenda – 19 July 2012 26 Windchill Dog Gear advertisement 4 From the Secretary 27 Sledding Event Results & Photos 4 Welcome New Members 29 Sledding Tips 4 2012 Meeting Dates 30 Obedience Sessions 4 Rainbow Bridge 30 Frozen Below advertisement 5 2012 Activities Calendar 31 2012 Show Point Score Update 6 Sledding Events 32 A Beginners Guide to Dog Showing 8 Something to Howl About 33 Rally Obedience 9 Weight Pull Events 34 Vets’ All Natural – Pet Obesity 10 Snow Weekend 34 AMCV Embroidered Clothing 10 Mally Snaps 35 Pet subject inspires some big thinking - Article 11 Pancreatitis in Dogs 36 Referral Update – Dogs for Adoption 12 Annual General Meeting Notice 37 Breeders’ Directory 13 Picnic Fun Walk – Botanic Gardens 37 Chondrodysplasia Certification Application Form 14 General Meeting Minutes – 29 March 2012 38 Puzzle Page 18 Financial Reports 39 Membership Renewal Form 22 Weight Pull Results
Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria Inc. The Malamute Mail June 2012 Alaskan Malamute Club Victoria, Inc. Registered No. A0016353X PATRON: Mrs Olive Singer HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS: Mrs. Dulcie Sullivan, Mrs. Sandy Koch & Mr. Ian Luke
Postal Address: AMCV Club Contact Details PO Box 41, Hurstbridge VIC 3099 PO Box 41, Hurstbridge VIC 3099, Ph: (03) 9714 8540
General Enquiries: Email: [email protected] Website: www.amcv.org.au Ralph & Sandy Koch 9714 8540 Email: [email protected] AUGUST 2012 ISSUE Copy Deadline: 1st JULY 2012 2011/2012 Committee If you have any letters, photos, or items of general interest to the
President: members please email them to the Newsletter Editor, Sandy Koch at Ian Luke [email protected] 0417 103 615 or mail to: PO Box 41, Hurstbridge VIC 3099
Vice President (Breed Welfare): Sandy Koch (03) 9714 8540 CODE OF ETHICS of responsible dog ownership including keeping welfare, Vice President (Activities): breeding, selling and disposing of dogs by Members of the Alaskan Malamute Club, Stewart Cumming Victoria, Inc. Adopted 28 January 1999. (03) 5428 9168 SECTION 1 - COMPLIANCE WITH CODE OF ETHICS Each member, upon signing an application for membership or renewal of membership of the Alaskan Secretary Malamute Club, Victoria Inc. (AMCV), and being duly elected to general membership of the AMCV, shall, in Sandy Koch addition to agreeing to be bound by the Rules and Regulations of the AMCV, be also bound by the AMCV's (03) 9714 8540 Code of Ethics relating to responsible dog ownership, including the keeping, welfare, breeding selling and Treasurer: (Acting) disposing of dogs by members to the effect of the terms and conditions set out under Section 2 hereof. Ralph Koch (Acting) SECTION 2 - CODE OF ETHICS AND UNDERTAKING (03) 9714 8540 In consideration of the Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria, Inc. electing me to its general membership and Show Secretary: approval of that renewal from time to time, I pledge to the AMCV that: Sharen McPhan 1. I shall ensure that at all times all dogs under my control are properly housed, fed, watered, exercised and receive proper Veterinary attention, if and when required. 0410 192 210 2. I shall not allow any dogs under my care to roam at large and when away from home ensure they Puppy Registrar/Referral: are kept fully leashed, or under effective control, at all times. Ralph Koch 3. I shall breed only for the purpose of improving the standard of the breed, and not for the pet market (03) 9714 8540 or any other commercial purpose. 4. That excepting in extenuating circumstances, I shall not breed from any bitch kept by me causing it Publicity/Education: to be mated before it is eighteen months of age. Thereafter I shall not breed from any bitch kept by Ian Luke me causing it to whelp more than twice in 18 months. I will not breed any bitch kept by me causing 0417 103 615 it to whelp more than six times without prior veterinary certification of fitness for further breeding. 5. I shall not permit any of my pure bred dogs to be mated to a dog of a different breed, to a cross- Fundraising: bred dog, or to an unregistered dog of the same breed. Sharen McPhan 6. I shall not sell or otherwise transfer from my care any puppy under eight weeks of age, thus allowing 0410 192 210 for vaccination to be given at six weeks of age, and the necessary ten to fourteen days for the vaccine to take effect. Malamute Health: 7. I shall ensure that all persons acquiring dogs from me clearly understand their responsibility for the Shelley Turner care and welfare of the animal, and that they have the time and facilities (i.e. adequate fences, (03) 5978 6001 sufficient room and proper shelter, etc.) to perform their obligations. 8. I shall provide to all purchasers of dogs or placed by me, written details of all dietary and Newsletter Editor: (Acting) immunization requirements and/or an appropriate publication relating to such requirements and Sandy Koch responsible dog ownership. (03) 9714 8540 9. I shall not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers, or directly or indirectly to Obedience: allow a dog to be given as a prize or donation in a contest of any kind. 10. I shall not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise, or mislead Simone Dines any person regarding the performance of any dog. 0405 980 839 11. I shall ensure when selling or transferring a dog to another person that documents as required by Sledding: VCA Inc. Rules or Regulations, will be provided to the purchaser or transferee. Colin McPhan 12. I shall act in a responsible manner to rehouse those animals that are the result of my breeding. 13. I shall not offer for use at stud any dog that has not been certified clear of Hip Dysplasia in 0438 347 513 accordance with the AMCV Hip Dysplasia Control Program. Weightpull: 14. I shall not sell any puppy whose sire and dam have not been certified clear of Hip Dysplasia in Di Mitchell accordance with the AMCV Hip Dysplasia Control Program. 0439 540 981 15. AMCV members will exhibit good sportsmanship at all times. It is recommended that any puppy sold with the designation pet/companion be sold on a spay/neuter Backpacking: contract with the Limited Registration now offered by the ANKC. It is recommended that adults sold as Stuart Vanderpol companions be sold on a spay/neuter contract. 0413 118 305 SECTION 3 Any member failing to observe any provisions of the Code of Ethics may be dealt with under the Rules of the Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria, Inc.
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President’s Message SCALE OF CHARGES Welcome to the June 2012 edition of the Malamute Mail. Membership: Our working season is well under way, with back packing hikes, weight Joining fee $10.00 pulls and sledding events all under way. And we’ve introduced social Single (VCA Member) $30.00 fun walks in response to Member interest. Weightpulls have had big Non VCA $36.00 entries, thanks to some new participants, and the Am Staff Club who has Double/Family (VCA Member) $35.00 Non VCA $48.00 jumped into the swing of it. Special Interstate (Non voting) $25.00 There are more events coming up, as you can see from the Club’s Other: calendar of Events. I extend a personal invitation to all members to “A” Suffix Application $5.00 come along to any of them and give them a try. Regardless of whether Ch’d Certification $10.00 your dog is desexed or entire, on the main or limited register, or doesn’t Working Dog Title Application $30.00 have pedigree papers, or isn’t a Malamute at all, come along and have a go. Malamute Mail Advertising: Members’ rates: The Club’s Facebook presence has been both a blessing and a curse. Full page $30.00 The positives derived from social media have been eroded by some Full Page - copy ready $20.00 unfortunate conduct on the part of a small number. Unfortunately, Half Page $30.00 Half Page - copy ready $15.00 we’ve been forced to draw a line in the sand - one more outburst, and Quarter page $5.00 the Group will be removed. Please remember - the Group is there to Eighth Page: per issue $3.00 reach out not just to members, but to the general public and new owners. or per year $15.00
Sandy and I continue as administrators of the Group, and nothing we Stud Dog Register (1 year) $50.00 post there is intended to be rude, derogatory or discouraging. Please Breeders Directory (1 Year) $25.00 stop and think for a minute before you have Puppy Register $25.00 something to say there. Vale Notice (quarter page) Free Our own Shelley Turner recently judged the Normal rates apply for full and half pages. AMCNSW Specialty, and awarded BISS to Non Members: Stewart Cumming’s and Linda Hewat’s Ch All advertising for non-members are Qannik Sno Luck, aka Billy - well done double the rates listed above. guys! All Advertisers who pay for a years Enjoy your Malamute! advertising will also have their ad placed Ian Luke onto the AMCV website at no extra cost.
WORKING DOG TITLES Please note that a $30.00 application fee is payable upon submission of MOVING? Working Dog Title applications. Applications must be submitted one month Change of address notifications prior to the Annual General Meeting in order for awards to be presented at must be made in writing to the the AGM. Application forms for AMCV Working Dog Titles can be obtained Secretary at from the Secretary or can be downloaded from the AMCV website Documents PO Box 41 & Forms page at www.amcv.org.au. Hurstbridge VIC 3099
or by email to NEW CHAMPIONS [email protected] Members whose Alaskan Malamutes have gained an Obedience Title, Australian Champion Title, Grand Champion Title or have become a 500 point z Champion are eligible for a medallion from the Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria Inc. in recognition of their Malamutes achievement. To receive a medallion, members must send a copy of the relevant certificates to the Show Secretary, Sharen McPhan, 1665 Pound Road, Clyde North, Victoria, 3978 or email to [email protected] The medallions will be presented at the next Annual General Meeting. Notifications must be received prior to the 31st of August to enable the medallion to be engraved. If you need further details please contact the Show Secretary on the above address.
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Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria Inc. Inc. Reg. No. A0016353X Welcome New GENERAL MEETING Members!
When: 7.30 pm, Thursday, 19 July 2012 Dayna Manser & Gareth Jones Where: Bulla Exhibition Centre – Calabria Club 5 Uniting Lane, Bulla Sholto May & Laura Marshall Melways Map Reference 177 F8 Luke & Stacey Harkness Alan Pitchforth AGENDA
1. Apologies 2. Minutes of Previous Meetings held on 24 March 2011 & 29 March 2012 3. Correspondence 2012 Meeting Dates 4. Treasurer’s Report 5. Vice Presidents' & Co-ordinators’ Reports: Thursday, 19 July General / Committee* 6. General Business Tuesday, 28 August Committee 7. Any other business Thursday, 11 October AGM / Committee* Members are welcome to bring a plate of supper. Tuesday, 13 November Committee
Rainbow Bridge From the Secretary… We say a sad farewell to the Membership Renewal Reminder following Malamutes who have Memberships are due for renewal on 1 July 2012. Please note that now passed over the rainbow members who are late in submitting their renewals may receive their bridge, and our sympathies go to August issue of the Malamute Mail later than those who renew on their owners on the loss of their time. Members who do not renew their membership will not receive much-loved family member. the August issue. Membership payments will now be accepted by direct deposit into the AMCV bank account – details are provided on the membership Murphy form. Niltaran Coolrup Colt Donations for Tuggy Weight Pull Shield owned by Di Mitchell Sash donations are invited for the 2012 Tuggy State Shield Weight Pull Event being held on 16 September at KCC Park. Nuke Donations required are $15.00 and the donor will be acknowledged on the sash. Niltaran Coolrup Kipnuk If you are able to make a donation, please contact the Secretary at owned by Thomla Kennels [email protected] – donations may be made by cheque/money order or by direct deposit into the AMCV bank account.
Newsletter Items Needed! This is the official organ of The Alaskan Malamute We welcome input from our members for the Newsletter, whether it Club, Victoria Inc. (Incorporations Registration No. A0016353X). Subscription is by membership only. be a photo of your Mals,, an entry for “Something to Howl About”, an The Editor and Publisher reserve the right to edit all article, advertisement or any other item of general interest to the copy including advertisements. The club and the Malamute community. Please send items for the newsletter by email committee assume no responsibility for false claims to [email protected]. or articles submitted by the public or individual members or persons. Any views submitted may not necessarily be those of the club or committee.
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Please note that this calendar is subject to amendment at the discretion of the AMCV Committee and that scheduling of some events may be altered due to temperature restrictions. 2012 Activities Calendar Please contact the AMCV or check the website to confirm event schedule & venues Please note changes to Obedience dates
Month Day Date Activity Event Venue JUNE Sat / Sun 2 / 3 Sledding Sled Dog Race - Event 3 Ashbourne Tuesday 5 Meeting Committee Bulla Queen’s B’day Sat - Mon 9-11 Sledding Northern Victorian Sled Dog Classic Kialla West Sat / Sun 23/24 Sledding Gold Seekers Sled Dog Race – Event 4 TBA Saturday 30 Sledding Sled Dog Race - Event 5 One Eye JULY Sunday 1 Sledding Sled Dog Race - Event 6 One Eye Sat / Sun 14 /15 Sledding State Cup – 3 heat race – Event 7 Knowsley Sunday 15 Weight Pull* Weight Pull Competition (Am Staff Club)* KCC Park Thursday 19 Meeting General & Committee Bulla Sat / Sun 28/29 Sledding Long Distance Excellence Heats 1 & 2 / Excursion Ballan AUGUST Sat / Sun 4/5 Activities / Social Snow Weekend Dinner Plain Sat / Sun 11/12 Sledding A5K Snow Race Dinner Plain Sat / Sun 25/26 Sledding Long Distance Excellence / Excursion Knowsley Tuesday 28 Meeting Committee Bulla SEPTEMBER Saturday 1 Backpacking Day Hike 3 You Yangs Sunday 2 Weight Pull Weight Pull Event 3 (Am Staff Club) KCC Park Sunday 9 Activities Activities Introduction & Breed Information Templestowe Sunday 16 Weight Pull Weight Pull Competition 4 – Tuggy Shield KCC Park Sunday 30 Show AMCV Championship Show KCC Park OCTOBER Sunday 7 Weight Pull Weight Pull Competition 5 KCC Park Wednesday 10 Obedience Obedience Practice and Puppy Socialising KCC Park Thursday 11 Meeting Annual General / Committee Bulla Saturday 13 Backpacking 1-day hike TBA Tuesday 23 Obedience Obedience Practice and Puppy Socialising Bulla NOVEMBER Sat -Mon 3-5 Backpacking 3-day Hike TBA Wednesday 7 Obedience Obedience Practice and Puppy Socialising KCC Park Sunday 11 Show Members Competition Bulla Activities Activities Introduction & Breed Information Obedience Obedience competition Tuesday 13 Meeting Committee Bulla Tuesday 20 Obedience Obedience Practice and Puppy Socialising Bulla DECEMBER Sunday 2 Christmas Fun Day Includes BBQ, Funny classes & Agility Comp Mt Macedon Wednesday 5 Obedience Obedience Practice and Puppy Socialising KCC Park Tuesday 11 Obedience Obedience Practice and Puppy Socialising KCC Park NB: Italics denotes non-AMCV event Shading denotes Public Holidays *not included in AMCV Annual Weight Pull Competition For further details please go to the AMCV Website closer to the event date, or check the next issue of the Malamute Mail. Email: [email protected] Website: www.amcv.org.au General Enquiries: Phone (03) 9714 8540
EXTREME WEATHER POLICY & RESTRICTIONS: Please note that temperature restrictions apply to some activities. In addition, events may be cancelled if forecast temperature on day of event is equal to or greater than 30oC, or in extreme weather conditions unless otherwise indicated. Please phone or email to confirm.
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Date Name Venue Schedule Event details 2/3 June EVENT 3 Ashbourne (near Saturday: Approximate Novice – 2 km 2 heat event Woodend) Check In: 2.30pm Distances: 1-dog –3.5 km *Lighting required Drivers' Meeting: 3.00pm 2-dog - 6 km Start: from 3.30pm 4-dog – 9 km Sunday: 6-dog – 9 km Drivers’ Meeting: 7.45 am Start*: 8.00 am *possible earlier start for 4/6-dog classes 9-11 June Northern Victorian Sled Dog Race Further details will be available from the Northern Victorian Sled Dog Club. NB: Non-AMCV Event – Pre-entry required This event does NOT count towards the 2012 AMCV Sledding Point Score 23/24 June EVENT 4 - Gold Seekers Sled Dog Race Further details will be available from the Sledding Coordinator or Goldseekers Sled Non-AMCV Event – Pre-entry required Dog Club. NB: This is an AMCV Sledding Point Score event 30 June EVENT 5 One Eye (Heathcote) Check In: 2.00pm Approximate Novice – 2 km 1 heat event *Lighting required Drivers' Meeting: 2.30pm Distances: 1-dog –3.5 km Start: from 3.00pm 2-dog - 6 km 4-dog – 9 km 6-dog – 9 km 1 July EVENT 6 One Eye (Heathcote) Check In: 7.30 am Approximate 1-dog –3.5 km 1 heat event *Lighting required Drivers’ Meeting: 7.45 am Distances: 2-dog - 6 km Start: 8.00 am 4-dog – 9 km *possible earlier start for 4/6-dog class 6-dog – 9 km 14/15 July EVENT 7 Knowsley (north of Heat 1 – Saturday AM Approximate **Novice – 2 km Heathcote) 4-dog/6-dog Class*: Distances: 1-dog –3.5 km Check in: 7.00 am 2-dog - 6 km Drivers Meeting: 7.10 am 4-dog – 9 km Start: 7.30 am 6-dog – 9 km
2-dog/1-dog Classes: Check in: 8.45 am Drivers Meeting 9.00 am Pee Wee, Junior, Novice, Touring & Start: 9.30 am Veterans to be held on Saturday afternoon. Training Workshop 1.30 am Training workshop will be held upon Heat 2 – Saturday PM request. All Classes: Drivers' Meeting: 3.00pm *Those intending to compete in the 4- Start: from 3.30pm dog or 6-dog class please notify the Sledding Co-ordinator prior to the Heat 3 – Sunday AM event. 4-dog/6-dog Class*: Drivers Meeting: 6.30 am Start: 6.45 am 2-dog/1-dog Classes: Drivers' Meeting: 7.00 am Start: from 7.30 am 28 / 29 July LONG DISTANCE & SOCIAL WEEKEND – Please pre-register for catering & course setting purposes Short courses, Junior and Pee Wee events also offered. Saturday BBQ Lunch & training workshop 28 / 29 July EXCELLENCE Ballan Compulsory Drivers' Meeting: Distance: 75+ km total over 2 days Details EVENT Pre-register with Friday night, 8.30 pm (3 heats of minimum. 25 km) below * Drivers’ Meeting Sledding Co- Start: Sat & Sun 5.00 am NOTE: Pre-entry required late 27 August ordinator by 21/7 Lighting required* 28 July EXCURSION Ballan Check In: after 9.00 am Distance: 16 -. 20 km Event 1 All Classes 29 July EXCURSION Ballan Check In: by 9.00 am Distance: 16 -. 20 km Event 2 All Classes 4/5 Aug. FALLS RACE Falls Creek Further details will be available from the Non-AMCV event: Pre-entry only Sledding Co-ordinator 11/12 Aug. A5K SNOW RACE Dinner Plain Further details will be available from the Non-AMCV event: Pre-entry only. Sledding Co-ordinator 25 / 26 Aug. LONG DISTANCE & SOCIAL WEEKEND – Knowsley Details in the June Malamute Mail 25 / 26 Aug EXCELLENCE Knowsley Compulsory Drivers' Meeting: Distance: 75+ km total over 2 days Details EVENT Pre-register with Friday night, 8.30 pm (3 heats of minimum. 25 km) below * Drivers’ Meeting Sledding Co- Start: Sat & Sun 5.00 am NOTE: Pre-entry required late 24 August ordinator by 20/8 Lighting required* 25 August EXCURSION Knowsley Check In: after 9.00 am Distance: 16 -. 20 km Event 1 All Classes 26 August EXCURSION Knowsley Check In: by 9.00 am Distance: 16 -. 20 km Event 2 All Classes
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Please note the following for sledding events*: *Does not apply to Private Races Entries: Entries will be taken on the day for AMCV sprint, maxi and excursion events – pre-entry required for Long distance event. Entries will not be accepted after the commencement of the Drivers' Meeting. Camping: Camping will available on-site at all venues. Rules: AMCV Gig & Sled Race Rules. Drivers must wear safety helmets and carry sidecutters. Private Races: rules available from race organisers. NOTE: these rules may differ from AMCV rules. Classes*: Race Events: 1-dog, Limited 2-dog, Limited 4-dog, Limited 6-dog, Pee Wee, Junior, Veterans. Excursion events (minimum 16 km): all classes run the same course (not a race). Lighting: Suitable battery operated bike lighting is required. The additional use of a head lamp is also recommended. (Dynamo powered lighting is not suitable). Entry Fees*: Members: Single heat events: $8, Multi-heat events: $12.00, Long Distance Events: $5 Second entry (same driver, different class): $5.00 (Single heat event), $10.00 (multi-heat event) Season Ticket: $50, Second Season ticket (same Driver): $35. (covers all AMCV sledding events) Non-members: Single heat events: $10, Multi-heat events: $15, Long Distance Events: $8. Pee Wee, Junior & Veterans: $2 (Members and Non-members) Working Dog Excellence Events: These events will be held in accordance with the requirements for the WTDX and WLDX titles. To be eligible to participate all dogs on the team MUST have successfully completed at least one sledding event in 2011. Participants must have lighting and provision to carry water for their team. The Excellence event will consist of 3 heats of at least 25 km held Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. There will be a mandatory rest stop in each heat. All participants must have pre-registered with the Sledding Co-ordinator and must attend the compulsory Drivers’ Meeting on the Friday evening prior to the event. Directions to Sledding Events:
KNOWSLEY North of Heathcote Knowsley-Barnadown Rd From Melbourne: Continue through Heathcote town centre and To Axedale follow McIvor Highway towards Bendigo. Continue along McIvor Highway through RACE Derrinal and Knowsley towards Axedale. Not SITE far after the Knowsley-Barnadown Road intersection turn left into the Knowsley State Forest – watch for AMCV signs along the Knowsley McIvor Highway, follow AMCV signs and diamond markers* to the race site.
Further Details: McIvor Highway For more information about any of the sledding events please contact the Sledding Co-ordinator Colin McPhan on 0438 347 513 or the Secretary, Sandy Koch on 9714 8540 Email: [email protected] To Heathcote
Derrinal
ASHBOURNE – Near Woodend From Melbourne: Follow the Calder Hwy to the first Woodend exit. Take the first exit onto Blackforest drive. At the first set of traffic lights (as you come into Woodend) turn left onto Ashbourne Road. Continue driving for approximately 8km, then turn left into Falloons Road. Continue driving along Falloons Road, until you come to Gibbs Access – turn right and you will arrive at the race site.
* Diamond markers: Red diamond indicates a turn in that direction, Blue diamond indicates straight ahead - RACE please ignore any cone markers used to mark sledding trails. SITE
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ONE EYE STATE FOREST Heathcote From Melbourne: RACE From the Heathcote town centre turn left into the SITE Heathcote-Kyneton Road, then right into Hookes Lane. Follow AMCV signs and diamond markers* to Race Site.
BALLAN
From Melbourne proceed along the Western freeway to the second Ballan turn off. (Ballan – Geelong Rd). Continue south towards Geelong, crossing over train line, proceed approx. 2 km and turn right onto Ballan–Egerton Rd. After approx. 4.5 km, turn right immediately over the bridge into the scout camp and watch for AMCV RACE signs to event site. SITE
BALLAN
Has your dog got ... If your dog has had a birthday, gained a title or achieved something to be proud about, then why not get on your computer and share it with us by sending in a photo and a few lines of text. FREE TO MEMBERS!!! Entries for “Something To Howl About can be sent to The Newsletter Editor, PO Box 41, Hurstbridge, Vic, 3099. or email to [email protected]
New Champion Happy Birthday Oska! Best In Specialty Show
Congratulations to Felix (Ch Niltaran Happy Birthday to grand old man Congratulations to Billy (BISS Ch Ernace Tungulra) & owner & handler Oska (Aust & NZ Ch Icewinds Body Qannik Sno Luck) & owners Stewart Nicole Green on achieving his Australian N Soul) who celebrated his 14th Cumming & Linda Hewat on his Best in Champion title. birthday on 12 May. Specialty Show win in NSW under breed specialist judge Mrs Shelley Turner.
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Weight-Pull Events ENTRIES TAKEN ON THE DAY – NO PRE-ENTRY REQUIRED Venue: KCC Park - Westernport Highway (Dandenong-Hastings Road),Skye (Approx. 1.5 km south of Thompsons Road roundabout) Melways Map Reference 128 H 12
Weightpull Event Format & Schedule: Events will be conducted as per AMCV Weight-Pulling rules – copies of the rules are available on the AMCV website at www.amcv.org.au or from the Weight-pull Co-ordinator. Competitors are asked to arrive in plenty of time to register, weigh-in and organise equipment if necessary. The AMCV & ASTCV have weight pull harnesses available in a range of sizes that competitors can hire for the event (fees below).
Event No. Date Venue Registration / Weigh-In Start Time
NOTE – Events may be Sunday, 15 July KCC PARK 10.15 – 10.45 AM 11.00 AM ASTCV cancelled if forecast Event 3 Sunday, 2 September KCC PARK 9.45 – 10.15 AM 10.30 AM temperature on day of o competition is over 25 C. Event 4 Sunday, 7 October KCC PARK 9.45 – 10.15 AM 10.30 AM Please contact the relevant Event 4 2011 - 16 October 2011 will count towards the 2012 Annual Weight-Pull Competition. Event 4 2012 – 7 October 2012 will count towards the 2013 Annual Weight Pull Competition Weight Pull Coordinator to Events being conducted by the American Staffordshire Terrier Club of Victoria (ASTCV). The confirm ASTCV event on 15 July is not included in the AMCV Annual Weight Pull Competition.
Registration, Weigh-in and Practice: Competitors are asked to arrive in plenty of time to register, weigh-in and hire equipment if necessary. Competitors are welcome to practise in the weight-pull chute prior to commencement of the event. PLEASE NOTE THAT LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Eligibility: Any dog over 18 months of age (but not bitches in season) may compete in an AMCV weight-pull event, however please note that only purebred, ANKC-registered Alaskan Malamutes are eligible to compete for major prizes and annual awards, and the competing Malamute's registered name and registration number must be included on this entry form. Przes awarded to all class winners and placings (all breeds).
Entry Fees: Weight Classes*: Entries will be taken on the day Extreme Weather • Up to 36 kg class no pre-entry required. Policy • 36 – 45 kg class AMCV / ASTCV Members: Please note that a temperature • 46 - 55 kg class First entry $8.00, subsequent entries $6.00. restriction applies to this • Unlimited class Non-members: activity. In addition, events First entry $12.00, subsequent entries $10.00 may be cancelled in extreme *Additional weight class will be available weather conditions. for Am Staffs only. Harness Hire Fees: Please phone or email to NB: Dog’s weight is rounded down to $5.00 per harness, plus $15.00 bond confirm if you are unsure. nearest whole kilogram to determine (bond is refundable upon return of harness) weight class.
Further Information: Email: [email protected] AMCV Events: Phone: Di Mitchell 0439 540 981 ASTCV Events: Phone Sanda Stankovic 0422 531 151 ALL BREEDS WELCOME!
Class Awards ANNUAL WEIGHTPULL COMPETITION RULES Class awards will be determined on the basis of a dog’s highest four Classes on offer will be: (4)* weights pulled in that weight class out of the maximum five (5)) < 36kg, 36kg – 45kg, 45kg - 55kg, Unlimited eligible events*. A dog that has competed in less than four (4) events The requirements of the AMCV Weight Pulling Rules apply – copies is not excluded from eligibility for class awards. Annual awards will be are available from the Weightpull Co-ordinator or website provided for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each eligible weight class. In the www.amcv.org.au. event of a tie, a joint award will be provided. Eligibility Top Weightpull Dog of the Year Award For a dog to be eligible for the Annual Weightpull Class Titles and Top The Top Weightpull Dog of the Year title will be awarded to that dog Weightpull Dog of the Year award, the following applies: that has achieved the highest combined weight/weight ratio calculated • the owner/handler of the dog must be a current financial from that dog’s best four (4) results* achieved in any of the weight member at the time of the event for that result to be eligible; classes from the five (5) eligible events*. • the dog must be a purebred ANKC registered Alaskan Results will be calculated to 2 (two) decimal places. Malamute; In the event of a tie a joint award will be provided. • the owner/handler must provide the dog’s registered name Nominated Events and registration number on the entry form. The events in which results are eligible towards the end of the year In addition, to constitute an event in a class there must be a minimum awards are listed in the Activities Calendar in the Malamute Mail and of two (2) eligible competitors in that class. If, during the course of the on the AMCV website www.amcv.org.au. Please note that the event year, there are less than two (2) eligible competitors in a weight schedule is subject to amendment at the discretion of the AMCV and category no award will be given, however that dog may still be eligible that weather restrictions may apply. for the Top Weightpull Dog of the Year award. Weightpull event results will be published in the Malamute Mail or can *Subject to amendment in the event of changes to the event schedule be obtained from the Weightpull Co-ordinator.
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Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria Inc. Come along for some fun Snow Weekend in the snow! 4th & 5th August 2012 at Dinner Plain Members and their Malamutes are again invited to come along to the AMCV's annual Snow Weekend at Dinner Plain. This is an opportunity for AMCV This is a casual, fun weekend in the snow with your Malamutes and gives them the opportunity to experience their natural environment. members to bring their dogs to the For this weekend only members and their Malamutes are covered by the AMCV snow. Due to the clash with another Dog Permit issued by the Alpine Shire, but at other times you must obtain your own event, the AMCV will not be dog permit to avoid a incurring a fine. conducting any activities at the snow ACCOMMODATION weekend this year, so please make Members who wish to participate in our Snow Weekend will need to organise their your own arrangements and bring own accommodation. Accommodation is available at Dinner Plain or half an hour’s drive away at Omeo. For accommodation at Dinner Plain phone Accommodation at your own equipment. Dinner Plain 5159 6556 or Accommodation Services of Dinner Plain on 0351596696 or 1800 444 066, Website: www.accommdinnerplain.com.au The Omeo Caravan Park can be contacted on 03 5159 1351 – this is a large caravan park with some cabins and on-site vans, as well as numerous powered sites, and the owners are very tolerant of our dogs! Accommodation is also available Mally Snaps Harrietville (approx. 1 hour drive from Dinner Plain via Mt Hotham), however this road is very windy, subject to closure and should not be used if you are towing a trailer. VEHICLE ACCESS TO DINNER PLAIN Dinner Plain is 13 km south-east of Mt Hotham on the road to Omeo. You can either drive to Dinner Plain via Omeo or Harrietville, however the road from Omeo is a much easier drive. SNOW CHAINS MUST BE CARRIED ON BOTH ROADS - chains can be hired in Bairnsdale/Omeo or Bright/Harrietville. Please note that vehicles towing trailers should not use the Harrietville-Mt Hotham Road - this road can be treacherous and is subject to closure at short notice due to weather conditions. Those towing trailers are strongly advised to access Dinner Plain via Omeo - this is an easier drive and the road is not nearly as exposed to the weather or prone to closure. DOGS AT DINNER PLAIN As a club member, your dogs will be covered by the Dog Permit granted to the Alaskan Malamute Club. Dogs that do not belong to members may not be brought to Dinner Plain unless the owner has arranged their own dog permit. Please note that the AMCV Dog Permit for Dinner Plain will only extend from Friday to Sunday August (inclusive). Those wishing to extend their stay must obtain their own Dog Permit - contact the Alpine Shire on (03) 5755 0555 for details. We are very fortunate that we are able to take our dogs to Dinner Plain and we want to keep it that way. We must ask all who attend the snow weekend to adhere strictly to the following rules: • If you are staying at Dinner Plain dogs must be accommodated overnight in vehicles or trailers in the overnight carpark at Scrubbers End to minimise disturbance to others. • Do not block trails or roads with your dogs or equipment and always give way to skiers. • Dogs must be on hand-held lead or in vehicles/trailers at all times. It is not permissible to stake dogs out in the Dinner Plain Resort area and dogs must never be off lead. • On no account must any dog be allowed inside a lodge. • Dogs must not be taken into the National Park area. These rules are to be strictly adhered to by all members and their guests who are at Dinner Plain for our Snow Weekend, failure to do so could jeopardise the club's Snow Weekend in future years. FOR MORE INFORMATION For further information please contact Sandy on 9714 8540 or email Which one is the toy? [email protected]
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Our 11 year old girl, Ellie, was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis. Ellie was very uncomfortable, reluctant to move and generally out of sorts, however her appetite and enthusiasm for her food mislead us into thinking it was an injury rather than a serious medical condition. When she didn’t improve it was off to the vets and after a series of tests pancreatitis was diagnosed, most likely caused by having fed her a particularly fatty lamb offcut for dinner. Ellie was treated with antibiotics and pain killers and remained at the vets on a drip for a couple of days. She returned home looking like her normal exuberant self, however we now have to take extreme care with her diet. The vet indicated that pancreatitis is often caused by the sudden introduction of a large amount of fat in the diet, setting the pancreas into overproduction of enzymes that start damaging the pancreas and organs around it which can cause death if not treated promptly. Considering Ellie had not shown many of the symptoms usually associated with pancreatitis (loss of appetite, vomiting etc.) we were lucky that Ellie was diagnosed quickly and that she has made a full recovery. Sandy Koch The following article is reprinted from http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/dogdiseasesp/a/pancreatitis.htm
Veterinary Q & A: Pancreatitis in Dogs What is the pancreas, and why is it needed? * Dehydration, evaluated by noting sunken eyes, dry The pancreas is a glandular organ that is tucked under the mouth, and increased skin turgor (skin tents when stomach and duodenum (first part of the small intestine) in pinched) the dog. It has two functions: 1) exocrine - to produce the These signs are not specific for Pancreatitis, and can be enzymes needed to digest food, and 2) endocrine - to seen with many gastrointestinal diseases and produce hormones, including the hormone insulin, which conditions. All or some of the signs may be noted in an facilitates the uptake and storage of glucose (sugar) and individual patient with Pancreatitis. Cats can be amino acids (proteins). especially difficult to diagnose due to the vague signs What happens during a bout of Pancreatitis? they exhibit with chronic Pancreatitis - Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas, causing depression/lethargy and poor appetite are seen with leakage of the digestive enzymes whereby the pancreas regularity, and gastrointestinal signs of vomiting, literally starts to "digest itself". Pancreatitis can be acute diarrhoea, and / or pain are seen intermittently. (sudden) or chronic (happening over a course of time). How is Pancreatitis diagnosed? Both acute and chronic forms are serious and can be life- Your veterinarian will evaluate your pet's history (i.e. threatening, especially the acute form. getting into the garbage, eating a lot of "people food", What causes Pancreatitis? etc.), do a thorough physical examination, and likely do For the majority of cases, the cause is unknown. blood tests to rule out other diseases and to check Pancreatitis can occur in both dogs and cats, but is pancreatic enzymes. Radiographs may also be done to generally more common in dogs, especially the acute form. rule out a gastric or intestinal foreign body or other GI In dogs, obese middle age to older animals have a higher diseases or conditions. incidence, as do females. Even though exact causes are not What is the treatment for Pancreatitis? known, there are identifiable risk factors. Here are some Treatment for this disease is supportive, meaning that potential risk factors: there isn't usually a direct cause and cure, but * Hyperlipidemia (high fat content in blood) supporting the animal while allowing healing. The * High fat meal (trigger for hyperlipidemia) veterinary team will take care of the animal's * Obesity nutritional and fluid needs, pain management, and * Concurrent disease - i.e. Cushing's, Diabetes addressing any other disease processes (infection, * Contaminated food or water diabetes, etc.) while letting the pancreas heal on its * Certain drugs and toxins - i.e. some types of diuretics, own. Resting the pancreas and gastrointestinal system antibiotics, and organophosphate insecticide is key, and this means no food or water by mouth for 1 * Bacterial or viral infection to 5 or more days. This is dependent on the severity of What are the signs of Pancreatitis? each case, and the animal must be on fluids and other The signs can vary from mild gastrointestinal upset to support to survive and heal the pancreas while off of collapse and death. Most animals present with common oral food and water. gastrointestinal signs of upset, such as: What about follow up care post-recovery, and what is * Vomiting involved in the management of chronic Pancreatitis? * Not eating Your vet will likely prescribe a low-fat, high-fibre diet to * Painful abdomen, hunched appearance aid in your pet's recovery and to prevent future bouts * Fever or below-normal body temperature of Pancreatitis. Depending on your pet's case, the diet * Diarrhoea recommendations may be for life for optimal health * Depression and preventative care.
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Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria Inc. Inc. Reg. No. A0016353X
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7.30 pm Thursday, 11 October, 2012
The Annual General Meeting of the Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria (Inc.) will be held on Thursday, 11 October, 2012, at the Bulla Exhibition Centre (Calabria Club), 5 Uniting Lane, Bulla commencing at 7.30 pm. All current Office Bearers and Committee Members are retiring from office and, being eligible for election, offer themselves accordingly. Nominations are now called for the following Committee positions:
• President * The 2 Vice President positions have been allocated a portfolio, one of • *Vice President (Breed Breed Welfare and the other of Activities. The structure of the Welfare) Committee is as follows: • *Vice President (Activities) • Secretary & Public Officer President Committee Executive • Treasurer • Publicity & Education Officer • Fundraising Co-ordinator Secretary Vice-President Vice-President Treasurer • Newsletter Editor (Activities) • Puppy Registrar & Referral Officer Newsletter Publicity & Show Secretary Fundraising • Malamute Health Officer Editor Education Co-ordinator • Sledding Obedience Co-ordinator Officer Co-ordinator • Show Secretary • Back Packing Co-ordinator Malamute Weight-pull Health Officer • Sledding Co-ordinator Co-ordinator
• Weight-pull Co-ordinator Referral Officer/ Backpacking The above Committee positions are Puppy Registrar Co-ordinator offered in accordance with the Club Rules Obedience Co- adopted on 24 June, 2008. ordinator
THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS IS THURSDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER, 2012
PLEASE NOTE: Every member who was a financial member of the Club for not less than three (3) months of the Financial Year (i.e. 1 July - 30 June) preceding the Annual General Meeting, and is currently a financial member, shall be entitled to vote at the Annual General Meeting and shall be eligible to nominate or be nominated as an Office Bearer or member of the Committee, provided that members being nominated are also financial members of the Victorian Canine Association. Important: Members who have not renewed at the closing date for nominations are not eligible to vote, nominate or be nominated as an Office Bearer or member of the Committee. Members eligible to vote may apply to the Secretary for a postal vote. Applications for a postal vote must be received in writing by Thursday, 27 September 2012.
YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE FOLLOWING RULE: Election of Committee of Management and vacancies: Nominations of candidates for election as Officers of the Club or as ordinary members of the Committee: (a) shall be made in writing in such form as the Committee shall prescribe, signed by one member of the Club and accompanied by the written consent of the candidate (which may be endorsed on the form of nomination); and (b) shall be delivered to the Secretary of the Club not less than 21 days before the date fixed for the holding of the Annual General Meeting.
Sandy Koch, Secretary
Page 12 Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria Inc. The Malamute Mail June 2012 Picnic Fun Walk Botanic Gardens – 22 April
Simone with Rain Jennine & Simon with Ripley & Bronson Dayna with Xenia & Calix
Albert with Shiro Nicole & Hector Alan & Oscar
Gareth & Dayna with Calix & Xenia
Shiro
Stuart with Panda
Wuggy & Jasper
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THE ALASKAN MALAMUTE CLUB, VICTORIA, INC. Incorporations Registered No. A0016353X
Minutes of a General meeting of the Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria, Inc., held at the Calabria Club, Bulla on Thursday, 29 March 2012 commencing at 7.30 pm.
Present: Ian Luke (Chair), Stewart Cumming, James Ganson, Dale Green, Nicole Green, Sandy & Ralph Koch, Colin & Sharen McPhan, Di Mitchell, Olive Singer, Stuart Vanderpol. Apologies: Simone Dines, Linda Hewat, Lorraine Green, Anna Paxton, Merv & Shelley Turner.
The meeting commenced at 7.45 pm.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Apologies Apologies were received from S Dines, L Hewat, M & S Turner, L Green & A Paxton. Motion: That the apologies be accepted. Moved: D Mitchell Seconded: J Ganson CARRIED
2. Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the previous meeting on 13 October were published in the December 2011 issue of The Malamute Mail. Motion: That the minutes of the General meeting held on 13 October 2011 be accepted as received. Moved: D Mitchell Seconded: S Cumming CARRIED Business Arising: Nil. Motion: That the minutes of the Committee meeting held on 13 October 2011 be accepted as a true and accurate record. Moved: S Cumming Seconded: J Ganson CARRIED
3. Correspondence 3.1 Incoming See attached Correspondence List 3.2 Outgoing See attached Correspondence List Motion: That the correspondence as tabled be accepted. Moved: D Mitchell Seconded: S McPhan CARRIED
4. Treasurer’s Report – Ralph Koch The treasurer’s reports for July to December 2011 were presented. Motion: That the Treasurer’s reports for July to December 2011 be accepted. Moved: R Koch Seconded: D Mitchell CARRIED
5. Co-ordinators’ Reports 5.1 Vice President (Breed Welfare) – Sandy Koch Referral & Puppy Register– Ralph Koch There are currently 25 Mals and Mal crosses on the referral list: 5 in Victoria, 10 in NSW, 3 in Queensland, 4 in South Australia and 3 in Western Australia. AMRAA are seeking someone in WA to be their contact person as the number of Mals needing new homes is on the rise. Publicity Education – Ian Luke The calendar of events is now available on line. Several invitations have been received to Council pet expos, however as they have proved to be of no value to the club, the AMCV will not be attending. Guidelines for use of the AMCV Facebook are being put together. Health – Shelley Turner No report 5.2 Vice President (Activities) – Stewart Cumming Show Secretary’s Report – Sharen McPhan The 2011 Show Point Score has been finalised and awards will be presented tonight. Congratulations to all the winners. Our 23rd Open Show was held on Sunday 18th March and our judge was Mr Anthony Price. Although the turnout was very small, everything went along smoothly and an enjoyable day was had by all. BIS went to Fionna Paton’s girl Deena and RUBIS went to Shellie Shewring’s girl Charlie. Congratulations to all the winners. Backpacking Report – Stuart Vanderpol So far this season we have had two hikes, one picnic walk and one day hike both held at Mt Macedon. I would like to thank the member and interstate visitors who came along. The next hike is our annual excellence hike to be over Easter at the wombat state forest, weather permitting. The next scheduled day hike is to be held on the 12th of May in blackwood and this is a new hike so come along and it is advertised in the upcoming Mally Mail. Sledding report – Colin McPhan Our first event for the season is our Training Weekend which is being held at the You Yangs on 28/29 April. This weekend will cater for everyone from the raw beginner to the experienced musher, and will cover all aspects of sledding. Hope to see lots of people there. The sledding Point Score season kicks off at the You Yangs on the 19/20 May and there will be a sledding training session on offer on the Saturday afternoon before racing commences. This is a perfect opportunity to do some passing training with your dogs before heading out on the track in your first race. Hope to see you all there!
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Weight pull report – Di Mitchell The Weight Pull Competition for 2012 is yet to begin but preparation is ongoing, to ensure that the year is another successful one. This year the AMCV is running events in conjunction with the ASTCV. The first event will be held on Saturday April 21st. This will be a great opportunity for both Clubs to work together to continue promoting the sport and encourage more people to participate with their dogs. Last year we saw a range of different breeds participating in the Weight Pull events and I am looking forward to seeing the same again this year. The site is looking fairly good. It is weed free with just a touch up required to have it ready for the first event. Event 1 for this year will be the first time the ASTCV has run the event. I and other committee members will be assisting them throughout the day and I encourage everyone to come along to give a helping hand. For anyone who has ever been to one of our Weight Pull events, you would know that many hands really do make light work!! And why not bring your dog and have a go! We saw some fantastic results last year, where dogs pulled almost a tonne!!! I look forward to seeing some more great results this year. Please check your Mally Mail or the Website for more Competition details and I hope to see you all there on the 21st. Obedience – Simone Dines No report 5.3 Newsletter – Sandy Koch The April Malamute Mail is well underway, however has been held back to allow publishing of 2 “picnic fun walks” that have been scheduled in April and May. The walks are being held in the Botanical Gardens on Sunday 22 April and Jells Park at Wheelers Hill on Sunday 27 May, and will be led by our obedience coordinator Simone Dines. As there has been interest in shorter, local walks on Facebook, we hope these events will be well attended. It is hoped to get the Malamute Mail out soon after Easter, so apologies for the delay. 5.4 Fundraising – Sharen McPhan Due to the poor turnout at our recent Open Show, we did not hold a raffle and guess the lolly jar. We will be doing the Cadbury Chocolates again this year, so could everyone please let me know if they are interested and roughly how many boxes they would like to sell. 5.5 Secretary – Sandy Koch There have been 16 new members join since my last General Meeting report in July. There are currently 94 memberships which is a similar number to this time last year. The amended club rules have been circulated to the membership and are available on the AMCV website. Membership renewals are due at the end of June and renewal notices will be published in the April and June issues of the Malamute Mail, as well as being available in PDF on the website. Motion: That the Vice-Presidents’ and Co-ordinator’s reports as presented be accepted. Moved: C McPhan Seconded: S McPhan CARRIED
6. GENERAL BUSINESS 6.1 Business Arising from Correspondence 6.1.1 Letter from Debbie Murphy-Boatman Murphy – Concerns about health testing requirements for breeding: The letter and the AMCV’s response were read to the members. 6.1.2 Response from Dogs Queensland re: P Dykstra: Dogs Queensland indicated that they would not be taking the matter any further. 6.1.3 H Rolls – re non-renewal of membership due to her Malamute having passed away.
6.2 Proposed Amendment to Show Point Score Competition The Committee has noted that the inclusion of the AMCV Championship Show in the Show Point Score can result in an exhibit which has only been shown at the one show winning an award in the show point score, due to the large number of exhibits compared to other shows. As the Show Point score was originally intended to encourage new exhibitors to attend shows, the inclusion of the Championship Show is deemed to be counterproductive to the original intent of the Show Point Score Competition. It was noted that excluding the Championship Show from the point score in previous years would not have made any difference to the outcome in most cases. Motion: That the AMCV Championship Show results be excluded from the Show Point Score Competition commencing in 2013. Moved: AMCV Committee Seconded: O Singer CARRIED
6.3 Fundraising for Karen Hilan: The AMCV has been requested to participate in fundraising efforts for financial aid to Karen Hilan, who is a Queensland Malamute owner and exhibitor (non- AMCV member) whose partner died recently in a truck accident. The AMCV Statement of Purposes states the following: (m) to promote and assist worthy causes, as agreed at a General Meeting of the members of the Club; Accordingly, the Committee is putting the request to assist Karen Hilan to the membership for consideration. As no one present at the meeting wished to move the proposal, the motion was declared to have lapsed.
6.4 2011 Show Point Score Presentations Awards were presented to the winners of the 2011 Show Point Score competition.
7 OTHER BUSINESS Nil
8. NEXT MEETING Thursday, 19 July 2012 The meeting was declared closed at 8.20 pm
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CORRESPONDENCE LIST For the General Meeting held on 29 March, 2012 at the Bulla Exhibition Centre
Incoming Correspondence - received since previous General Meeting
Reference Date Rec’d From Subject No. 1262 20/6/11 Dogs Victoria – K Benson Re: wandering Malamutes in Cranbourne 1263 1/7/11 Dogs Victoria - K Benson AMCV log In details for Dogs Victoria Website 1264 1/7/11 Dogs Victoria -- S Glasgow Non Dogs Victoria Members Insurance levy form 1265 10/7/11 Peter Dykstra Re: complaint about Hip Dysplasia article 1266 14/7/11 Catherine Loft Change of postal address 1267 25/7/11 Katie Cope Seeking advice re howling Malamute 1268 25/7/11 Dogs Victoria - K Benson Cesar Millan shows in Melbourne 1269 28/7/11 Kelly Elia Requesting Membership form 1270 1/8/11 Dogs Victoria - K Benson At A Glance Newsletter - 1 August 1271 5/8/11 Nillumbik Shire Invitation to attend Nillumbik Pet Expo 1272 Aug 2011 Parks Victoria Permit application for You Yangs Reserve 26-28 August 1273 13/8/11 Judith Gogibus - AMCF Ch’d certifications 1274 14/8/11 Holly Rolls Re: non renewal of membership 1275 15/8/11 Kelly Patterson Seeking assistance with dog aggression problem 1276 16/8/11 Heath Browne Enquiry re You Yangs sledding weekend 1277 17/8/11 Tammy Thornton Membership enquiry 1278 19/8/11 Judith Gogibus Re: Ch’d Certifications 1279 24/8/11 Ballarat Environment Network - H Thomson Re: Permit for Bannockburn 1280 24/8/11 Kearin Guziak Request for postal vote 1281 26/8/11 Todd McGuire Request for postal vote 1282 26/8/11 Dogs Victoria Notification of Boxhall Pavilion closure 14-27 Nov 1283 27/8/11 NAMC - D Thomas Invoices for travel and subcontracting of judge (R Leist) 1284 29/8/11 Dogs Victoria - K Benson At a Glance Newsletter 29 August 1285 29/8/11 Heath Browne Thank you for sledding weekend at You Yangs 1286 30/8/11 RSPCA Request for donations 1287 30/8/11 Dogs Queensland - G Paul Re: Complaint about Mr Peter Dykstra 1288 30/8/11 Sara Cartwright Resignation from AMCV Committee 1289 31/8/11 Tamar Smith Membership upgrade and postal vote request 1290 2/9/11 Dogs Victoria - R Jones Meeting room confirmation and keysafe code 1291 2/9/11 Dogs Victoria - J Cerda Lights - Front Competition Area of KCC Park 1292 6/9/11 Melanie Curran Request for postal vote 1293 7/9/11 Dogs Victoria - J Cerda ANKC Breed Rescue Contacts 1294 8/9/11 Andrzej Guziak Request for postal vote 1295 23/9/11 Bradley Acht WWPD Application 1296 28/9/11 Dogs Victoria Club heading renewal form 1297 30/9/11 Dogs Victoria - J Haynes Ring and room allocation for Champ Show 1298 5/10/12 Rosemary Leist Re arrangements for AMCV Specialty 1299 6/10/11 All Trophies Completion of trophy order for AGM 1300 6/10/11 Dogs Queensland – J Harrison Notifying of no further action re: Peter Dykstra 1301 7/10/11 Dogs Victoria - R Jones Confirmation of meeting room booing and keycode - 13/10/11 1302 11/10/11 Todd Killender Requesting breed and breeder information 1303 13/10/11 Debbie Boatman-Murphy Concerns over Guidelines for Breeder Changes 1304 17/10/11 Northern Victorian Sled Dog Club Donation for Championship Show Sash. 1305 17/10/11 Dogs Victoria - S Glasgow Non-Dogs Victoria members insurance levy 1306 17/10/11 Dogs Victoria - R Jones Confirmation of meeting room booking change to 8 November. 1307 17/10/11 Knox Council Invitation to attend Eastern Regional Pet Expo 1308 19/10/11 Dogs Victoria - K Benson Response re 2012 Melbourne Pet & Animal Expo 1309 24/10/11 Dogs Victoria - K Benson At a Glance Newsletter - 24 October 1310 25/10/11 National Dog Trainers Federation Thanks to AMCV for supporting anti-BSL rally 1311 25/10/11 Sanda Stankovic Requesting results for WWPD application 1312 27/10/11 Dogs Victoria - K Benson At a Glance - on a break until 28 Nov 1313 27/10/11 Nillumbik Shire Information for Nillumbik Pet Expo 1314 3/11/11 All Trophies Thank you for order. 1315 4/11/11 AMCA – Dan Anderson Re: Changes to AMCA Ch’d Scheme 1316 4/11/11 Dogs Victoria - E Duff At a Glance - Special notice 1317 4/11/11 Dogs Victoria - R Jones Meeting room confirmation and keysafe code for 8 November. 1318 4/11/11 Dogs Victoria - R Jones Open Show arrangements 1319 15/11/11 Bendigo Bank Re: Non-usage of Account no. 115005274 (Oxfam Account) 1320 22/11/11 Dogs Victoria - R Jones Confirmation of room bookings at Bulla for 2012 1321 5/12/11 Brimbank City Council Invitation to attend Pet expo & Microchipping Day on 31 March 1322 5/12/11 Dogs Vic – R Jones Re: use of KCC & Bulla for obedience in 2012 1323 7/12/11 RASV- J Grainger Requesting club contact details for 2012 1324 8/12/11 Dogs Vic – R Jones Re: use of KCC & Bulla for obedience in 2012 1325 8/12/11 ASTCV – L Hancock Re: conducting of weight pull events in 2012 1326 13/12/11 Dept Justice / CAV Approval of alteration to Club Rules 1327 18/12/11 ASTCV – L Hancock Re: conducting of weight pull events in 2012 1328 18/12/11 Dogs Victoria – J Haynes Insurance certificates for 2012 Fixture levy form Draft calendar for 2012 1329 18/12/11 Dogs Victoria – R Jones Booking form for Open Show
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Incoming Correspondence (continued) Reference Date Rec’d From Subject No. 1330 19/12/11 Dogs Victoria - K Benson At a Glance Newsletter – 19 December 1331 19/12/11 RASV Thank you for donation & requesting current email address 1332 9/1/12 Dogs Victoria - K Benson At a Glance Newsletter – 9 January 1333 9/1/12 ASAP Lab – G Sofronidis Re Collection Agent Nomination 1334 10/1/12 Glen Eira Council Invitation to Pet Expo – 26 February 1335 12/1/12 Knox City Council Invitation to Eastern Regional Pet Expo 1336 15/1/12 C Langford Membership enquiry 1337 23/1/12 Dogs Victoria – K Benson At A Glance newsletter – 23 January 1338 24/1/12 Kim Jenkins Re: Cancer database 1339 24/1/12 Dogs Victoria – J Haynes Information on Top Dog & Puppy Competition 2011 1340 31/1/12 RASV – Julia Grainger Requesting breed activities/demos for 2012 Melbourne Royal 1341 2/2/12 Dogs Victoria – J Haynes Confirming bookings at KCC Park for Weight Pull events 1342 2/2/12 Dogs Victoria – R Jones Meeting room confirmation and keysafe code for 7 Feb.
Outgoing Correspondence - sent since previous General Meeting Ref No. Date: Sent To: Subject: 1048 25/6/11 Plush Puppy - Jarrod Requesting sponsorship of Champ Show 2011 1049 3/7/11 Peter Dykstra Response to concerns re: Hip dysplasia article 1050 8/7/11 G & J Wigney Requesting hip evaluation reports for litter 1051 20/7/11 Dogs Victoria Non-VCA Members Insurance Levy – 1/4/11 – 30/6/2011 1052 15/8/11 Parks Victoria – You Yangs Permit application for You Yangs events 1053 19/8/11 Judy Gogibus Re: Ch’d certification 1054 30/8/11 Sara Cartwright Acknowledgement of resignation from AMCV Committee 1055 1/9/11 Computer Sashes Tuggy Weight Pull Shield sash order 1056 7/9/11 Melanie Curran Confirmation of receipt of postal vote application 1057 7/9/11 Kearin Guziak Confirmation of receipt of postal vote application 1058 7/9/11 Todd McGuire Confirmation of receipt of postal vote application 1059 8/9/11 Andrzej Guziak Confirmation of receipt of postal vote application 1060 18/9/11 Megapet Warehouse - Sean McGowan Requesting donation of vouchers for Champ Show raffle. 1061 19/9/11 CAV Change of Association details - public officer and registered address 1062 20/9/11 Dogs Victoria Notification of change of Secretary and club address. 1063 23/9/11 All Trophies Order for AGM Awards Presentation 1064 24/9/11 Bradley Acht Re: Awarding of Working Weight-pull Dog title 1065 24/9/11 Andrzej Guziak Notification of no contested office bearer positions 1066 24/9/11 Todd McGuire Notification of no contested office bearer positions 1067 24/9/11 Melanie Curran Notification of no contested office bearer positions 1068 24/9/11 Kearin Guziak Notification of no contested office bearer positions 1069 28/9/11 Bradley Acht Re: Awarding of Working Weight-pull Dog title 1070 3/10/11 E'vette Levett Invitation to Awards Presentation at AGM 1071 3/10/11 Nicole Green Invitation to Awards Presentation at AGM 1072 3/10/11 Ross Belyea Invitation to Awards Presentation at AGM 1073 3/10/11 Catherine Lawson Invitation to Awards Presentation at AGM 1074 3/10/11 Bradley Acht Invitation to Awards Presentation at AGM 1075 3/10/11 S Cumming & L Hewat Invitation to Awards Presentation at AGM 1076 3/10/11 V & J Winther Invitation to Awards Presentation at AGM 1077 4/10/11 David Brace Letter of appreciation for past service as club patron. 1078 4/10/11 Rosemary Leist Re: Judging arrangements for AMCV Specialty 1079 9/10/11 Dogs Victoria - J Cerda Response to proposal for lighting of competition area at KCC Park 1080 9/10/11 Tamar Smith Re: postal vote application 1081 10/10/11 Nillumbik Shire Application to participate in Nillumbik Pet Expo 1082 15/10/811 Dogs Victoria - R Jones Requesting meeting room booking change to 8 November 1083 17/10/11 Lorna Kennedy Re: samples for Autoimmune thyroid study 1084 19/10/11 Dogs Victoria Club heading renewal and payment 1085 19/10/11 Dogs Victoria – K Benson Enquiry about 2012 Pet & Animal Expo 1086 22/10/11 Dogs Victoria - J Davidson Requesting changes to Club heading in Dogs Vic Magazine 1087 2/11/11 Debbie Boatman-Murphy Re: Concerns over changes to breeders guidelines 1088 3/11/11 AMCA – Dan Anderson AMCA Ch’d Scheme 1089 4/11/11 Dogs Victoria Non-VCA Members Insurance levy form and payment – 1/7– 30/9/11 1090 13/11/11 Consumer Affairs Victoria Annual Statement 1091 13/11/11 Dogs Victoria Annual Accounts, office bearers & Committee 1092 20/11/11 Dogs Victoria – R Jones Request for meeting room bookings for 2012 1093 20/11/11 S Cartwright Requesting reimbursement or receipts for Petty Cash float 1094 2/12/11 Consumer Affairs Victoria Application for alteration of club rules 1095 6/12/11 American Staffordshire Terrier Club Weight Pull competition arrangements for 2012 Victoria (ASTCV) 1096 7/12/11 ASTCV Proposed Weight Pull competition dates for 2012 1097 27/12/11 Dogs Victoria Notification of changes to Club Rules 1098 31/12/11 RASV – J Grainger Response to request for club contact details 1099 8/1/12 ASAP Lab Nomination of Sharen McPhan as a DNA Collection Agent. 1100 15/1/12 C Langford Re: Membership enquiry 1101 23/1/12 Queensland Disaster Relief Appeal Donation from AMCV & V Brotto 1102 24/1/12 Kim Jenkins Cancer database for Alaskan Malamutes 1103 29/1/12 Dogs Victoria – J Haynes Weight pull event dates for 2012 1104 29/1/12 Royal Canin – Samantha Hedges Sponsorship enquiry
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ALASKAN MALAMUTE CLUB VICTORIA, INC. Incorporations No. A0016353X
Financial Reports prepared by the Treasurer for the General Meeting held on 29 March, 2012 at the Bulla Exhibition Centre.
1. BANK RECONCILIATIONS for the months of July to December 2011 2. Details of CHEQUES WRITTEN for the months of July to December 2011. 3. STATEMENT OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE for current financial year to December 2011
Financial Report for July 2011
1. STATEMENT OF BANK RECONCILIATION as at 31 July 2011 Total Members Funds as of: 1 July $ 13,512.96 Cheque account balance as of 1 July $ 5,972.33 Plus income $ 752.06 Less expenditure $ 740.01 Cheque account balance as of 31 July 2011 $ 5,984.38 Less unpresented cheques $ 293.27 Total as per Cash Book as of: 31 July 2011 $5,691.11 Plus balance of Investment account as of: 1 July $ 8,207.65 Plus interest on Investment account $ 78.99 Bendigo Investment Account total as of: 31 July 2011 $8,286.64 Total Members Funds as of: 31 July 2011 $ 13,977.75 Representing a PROFIT for the month of: July 2011 $ 464.79
2. CHEQUES WRITTEN for the month of July 2011 Chq Date Payee Category Details Amount No. 709 18/07/2011 Computer Sashes Sledding Sledding - State Cup Sashes $ 103.89 710 21/07/2011 Dogs Victoria Membership - VCA Non-VCA Members Insurance Levy $ 127.50 Levy 1/4/11 - 30/6/11 711* 28/07/2011 S McPhan Sledding Sledding - prizes $ 69.45 712* 28/07/2011 D Mitchell Weight Pull Weight Pull - weed killer $ 65.42 Sledding Sledding -catering - State Cup lunch * Unpresented cheques
Financial Report for August 2011
1. STATEMENT OF BANK RECONCILIATION as at 31 August 2011 Total Members Funds as of: 1 August $ 13,977.75 Cheque account balance as of 1 Aug $ 5,984.38 Plus income $ 2,706.95 Less expenditure $ 407.54 Cheque account balance as of 31 Aug 2011 $ 8,283.79 Less unpresented cheques $ 768.21 Total as per Cash Book as of: 31 Aug 2011 $ 7,515.58 Plus balance of Investment account as of: 1 August $ 8,286.64 Plus interest on Investment account $ - Bendigo Investment Account total as of: 31 Aug 2011 $ 8,286.64 Total Members Funds as of: 31 Aug 2011 $ 15,802.22 Representing a PROFIT for the month of: August 2011 $ 1,824.47
2. CHEQUES WRITTEN for the month of August 2011 Chq Date Payee Category Details Amount No. 713 8/08/2011 Australia Post Newsletter - Postage Postage $ 92.00 714 8/08/2011 Officeworks Newsletter - Printing Printing $ 205.12 Fundraising, Membership, Pub/Ed, Show, 715* 27/08/2011 S Koch Various $ 421.93 Sledding, Stationery & Weightpull 716* 29/08/2011 Computer Sashes Show Donation $ 118.43 * Unpresented cheques
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Financial Report for September 2011
1. STATEMENT OF BANK RECONCILIATION as at 30 September 2011 Total Members Funds as of: 1 September $ 15,802.22 Cheque account balance as of 1 Sept $8,283.79 Plus income $1,357.50 Less expenditure $1,692.01 Cheque account balance as of 30 Sept 2011 $7,949.28 Less unpresented cheques $158.40 Total as per Cash Book as of: 30 Sept 2011 $ 7,790.88 Plus balance of Investment account as of: 1 September $8,286.64 Plus interest on Investment account $- Bendigo Investment Account total as of: 30 Sept 2011 $ 8,286.64 Total Members Funds as of: 30 Sept 2011 $ 16,077.52 Representing a PROFIT for the month of: Sept 2011 $ 275.30
2. CHEQUES WRITTEN for the month of September 2011 Chq Date Payee Category Details Amount No. 717 1/9/11 Dogs Victoria Administration VCA Affiliation fee $ 293.00 718 7/9/11 Computer Sashes Weight Pull Trophies & Prizes $ 98.39 719 22/9/11 M Lindsay Accounting Auditors fee $ 25.00
Financial Report for October 2011
1. STATEMENT OF BANK RECONCILIATION as at 31 October 2011 Total Members Funds as of: 1 Oct $ 16,077.52 Cheque account balance as of 1 Oct $ 7,949.28 Plus income $ 1,409.85 Less expenditure $ 3,376.82 Cheque account balance as of 31 Oct 2011 $ 5,982.31 Less unpresented cheques $ - Total as per Cash Book as of: 31 Oct 2011 $ 5,982.31 Plus balance of Investment account as of: 1 Oct $ 8,286.64 Plus interest on Investment account $ 81.73 Bendigo Investment Account total as of: 31 Oct 2011 $ 8,368.37 Total Members Funds as of: 31 Oct 2011 $ 14,350.68 Representing a LOSS for the month of: Oct 2011 -$ 1,726.84
2. CHEQUES WRITTEN for the month of October 2011 Chq Date Payee Category Details Amount No. 720 5/10/2011 Australia Post Newsletter - Postage October Malamute Mail $ 108.90 721 5/10/2011 Officeworks Newsletter - Printing October Malamute Mail $ 188.99 722 5/10/2011 Dogs Victoria Administration costs Meeting Room Hire $ 41.40 723 5/10/2011 Computer Sashes Show Championship Show Sashes $ 241.90 724 10/10/2011 All Trophies Activities Trophies for AGM awards presentation $ 1,007.66 725 10/10/2011 Dogs Victoria Show Championship Show Levies $ 250.60 726 13/10/2011 C&D Trophies Weight Pull Tuggy Shield - Engraving $ 80.00 727 13/10/2011 S McPhan Show Championship Show expenses $ 1,091.87 728 13/10/2011 S McPhan Sledding Trophy engraving $ 20.00 729 25/10/2011 Dogs Victoria Advertising Club heading in VicDog $ 345.50
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Financial Report for November 2011
1. STATEMENT OF BANK RECONCILIATION as at 30 November 2011
$ $ $ Total Members Funds as of: 1 Nov 14350.68 Cheque account balance as of 1 Nov 5982.31 Plus income 790 Less expenditure 1025.86 Cheque account balance as of 30 Nov 2011 5746.45 Less unpresented cheques - Total as per Cash Book as of: 30 Nov 2011 5746.45 Plus balance of Investment account as of: 1 Nov 8368.37 Plus interest on Investment account - Bendigo Investment Account total as of: 30 Nov 2011 8368.37 Total Members Funds as of: 30 Nov 2011 14114.82 Representing a LOSS for the month of: Nov 2011 -235.86
2. CHEQUES WRITTEN for the month of November 2011 Chq Date Payee Category Details Amount No. 730 4/11/2011 Dogs Victoria Administration costs Meeting Room Hire $ 41.40 Membership - VCA Non-VCA Members Insurance Levy - 1/7/11 731 4/11/2011 Dogs Victoria Levy - 30/9/11 $ 262.50 732 11/11/2011 Computer Sashes Show Open Show sashes $ 281.16 AA Henderson 733 11/11/2011 Contracting Merchandise - VAN Purchase of Vets' All Natural products $ 398.00 Consumer Affairs 734 13/11/2011 Victoria Administration Lodgement fee for CAV Annual return $ 42.80
Financial Report for December 2011
1. STATEMENT OF BANK RECONCILIATION as at 31 December 2011
$ $ $ Total Members Funds as of: 1 Dec 14114.82 Cheque account balance as of 1 Dec 5746.45 Plus income 1406.54 Less expenditure 782.02 Cheque account balance as of 31 Dec 2011 6370.97 Less unpresented cheques 0 Total as per Cash Book as of: 31 Dec 2011 6370.97 Plus balance of Investment account as of: 1 Dec 8368.37 Plus interest on Investment account 0 Bendigo Investment Account total as of: 31 Dec 2011 8368.37 Total Members Funds as of: 31 Dec 2011 14739.34 Representing a PROFIT for the month of: Dec 2011 624.52
2. CHEQUES WRITTEN for the month of December 2011 Chq Date Payee Category Details Amount No. 735 1/12/2011 Dogs Victoria Administration costs - Meeting Room Hire $ 41.40 meeting room hire 736 1/12/2011 Consumer Affairs Administration costs - Lodgement fee - Change of club rules $ 73.30 Victoria CAV 737 4/12/2011 S McPhan Show, Fundraising, Open Show , Fundraising activities, Weight pull $ 398.12 Weight pull pavers 738 7/12/2011 Australia Post Newsletter - Postage Newsletter Postage -December Malamute Mail $188.10
739 8/12/2011 Officeworks Newsletter - Printing Newsletter Printing - December Malamute Mail $81.10
Page 20 Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria Inc. The Malamute Mail June 2012 3. STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE – current financial year
Category $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Previous Year INCOME Jul-11 Aug-11 Sep-11 Oct-11 Nov-11 Dec-11 Year to Date Total Activities 122.00 122.00 217.00 Backpacking 0.00 160.00 Breeders Directory 100.00 50.00 150.00 275.00 Fundraising 210.00 140.00 125.00 265.00 382.00 67.00 1189.00 5249.30 Health - Ch'd Scheme 141.60 10.00 131.04 282.64 110.00 Health - other 0.00 145.00 Interest 78.99 81.73 160.72 290.96 Litter registration 25.00 25.00 0.00 Membership - Fees 93.00 1630.00 161.00 461.00 144.00 40.00 2529.00 2970.00 Merchandise - Embroidered clothing 0.00 823.00 Merchandise - Vets All Natural 268.90 39.35 64.85 101.50 474.60 1042.35 Merchandise - Other 24.00 24.00 32.00 Miscellaneous 0.16 0.16 8.00 Newsletter - Advertising 60.00 30.00 20.00 60.00 15.00 185.00 265.00 Newsletter - Printing 0.00 47.12 Referral 0.00 95.00 Show 175.00 699.50 549.00 194.00 887.00 2504.50 1954.50 Sledding 30.00 305.00 335.00 1366.00 Weight Pull 212.00 150.00 362.00 443.00 Working Dog titles 90.00 90.00 30.00 30.00 240.00 390.00 Total Income 831.05 2706.95 1357.50 1491.58 790.00 1406.54 8583.62 15883.23
Previous Year EXPENDITURE Jul-11 Aug-11 Sep-11 Oct-11 Nov-11 Dec-11 Year to Date Total Accounting 25.00 25.00 25.00 Activities 1007.66 1007.66 1306.42 Administration costs - CAV 42.80 73.30 116.10 41.80 Administration - Meeting room hire 41.40 41.40 41.40 124.20 327.00 Administration - VCA Affiliation fee 293.00 293.00 283.00 Administration costs - other 0.00 0.00 Advertising - VCA 345.50 345.50 333.50 Bank fees 0.00 2.10 Donation 0.00 0.00 Fundraising 33.26 37.25 70.51 1245.20 Health - Ch'd Scheme 0.00 2.00 Membership - VCA Insurance levy 127.50 262.50 390.00 862.50 Membership - Other 22.80 22.80 60.00 Merchandise - Clothing 0.00 1139.28 Merchandise - Vets All Natural 398.00 398.00 1305.85 Merchandise - Other 0.00 0.00 Miscellaneous 0.00 232.70 Newsletter - Postage 92.00 108.90 188.10 389.00 993.80 Newsletter - Printing 250.12 188.99 81.10 520.21 1321.99 Newsletter - Other 0.00 0.00 Petty Cash Float - Secretary 0.00 200.00 Publicity & Education 178.25 178.25 293.55 Referral - donations 0.00 100.00 Show 210.57 665.81 1425.97 281.16 293.87 2877.38 4187.73 Sledding 208.77 35.81 20.00 264.58 368.75 Stationery 48.18 48.18 10.37 Weight Pull 29.99 11.49 98.39 80.00 67.00 286.87 128.05
Total expenditure 366.26 882.48 1082.20 3218.42 1025.86 782.02 7357.24 14770.59 PROFIT/LOSS 464.79 1824.47 275.30 -1726.84 -235.86 624.52 1226.38 1112.64
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2012 WEIGHT-PULL RESULTS Weight Pull Event 1 - ASTCV 21 April 2012 - KCC Park Weight Weight / Mal Dog's Pulled weight Weight class Place Place Handler Dog Breed weight(kg) (kg) Time ratio <18 kg 1 Belinda O'Shea Eddy* 17.0 370 12.16 21.8 19-27 kg 1 Ivan Wiggles* 26.7 412 8.82 15.4 2 Eliza Perry Lilly* 23.8 412 20.78 17.3 3 Clint Raven* 24.1 412 20.97 17.1 4 Lincoln Hancock Buster* 25.65 160 11.1 6.2 28-36 kg 1 1 Ian Luke Daisy Al Mal 31.8 601 64.84 18.9 2 Simone Dines Breeza* 36.5 538 6.91 14.7 3 2 Ian Luke Wilfred Al Mal 34.4 538 8.72 15.6 4 Ivan Scooby* 32.8 538 48.81 16.4 5 Eliza Perry Mack* 31.9 496 21.65 15.5 6 3 Sandy Koch Wuggy Al Mal 36.7 328 25.88 8.9 7 4 Howard Shewring Xander Al Mal 35.0 328 44.29 9.4 8 Chelsea Virt Tyson* 30.65 286 49.44 9.3 9 Darren Jake* 29.6 244 44.15 8.2 10 5 Howard Shewring Luci Al Mal 30.9 160 18.84 5.2 11 6 Shellie Shewring Charlie Al Mal 34.6 160 25.47 4.6 12 Sue Williams Max* Al Mal* 34.0 160 51.64 4.7 37-45 kg 1 1 Melanie Curran Chardy Al Mal 41.05 538 28.97 13.1
Highest Pull for the Day: 601 kg pulled by Daisy * Non-registered Malamute or other breed Best Pull for the Day: Weight:Weight ratio of 21.8 pulled by Eddy Best Pull of the day (Alaskan Malamute): Weight:Weight ratio of 18.9 pulled by Daisy
Weight Pull Event 2 - AMCV 5 May 2012 - KCC Park Weight Overal Mal Owner/Handler Dog Breed Dog’s Weight Time Weight/W Class l Place Place Weight Pulled (secs) eight (kg) (kg) Ratio < 36 kg 1st Eliza Perry Lilly* 24.75 454 54.72 18.34 2nd Eliza Perry Mack* 31.30 412 14.57 13.16 3rd Angela Hart Raven* 24.25 412 52.16 16.98 4th Belinda O’Shea Eddy* 18.5 370 56.47 20.00 5th Sanda Stankovic Wiggles* 26.05 286 6.32 10.97 6th Corey Barclay Beau* 31.1 286 50.75 9.19 7th Stephanie Lola* 34.8 286 62.53 8.21 8th 1st Sandy Koch Wuggy AM 36.5 244 37.72 6.64 9th Sanda Stankovic Boo* 25.9 202 16.25 7.80 10th Chelsea Virt Tyson* 31.65 202 48.59 6.38 11th 2nd Shellie Shewring Xander AM 33.65 160 24.59 4.79 12th 3rd Shellie Shewring Charlie AM 32.5 160 65.59 4.92 13th 4th Shellie Shewring Luci AM 29.65 160 69.00 5.37 37 – 45 kg 1st 1st Colin McPhan Brock AM 38.70 538 13.50 13.90 2nd Simone Dines Breeza* 38.15 454 7.53 11.90 3rd 2nd Sandy Koch Bosco AM 37.8 244 8.43 6.45 4th 3rd Joedy Neeleman Rocky AM 39.00 160 7.78 4.10 46 – 55 kg 1st 1st Bradley Acht Shadow AM 46.00 664 18.13 14.43
Highest Pull for the Day: 664 kg pulled by Shadow * Non-registered Malamute or other breed Best Pull for the Day: Weight:Weight ratio of 20.0 pulled by Eddy Best Pull of the day (Alaskan Malamute): Weight:Weight ratio of 14.43 pulled by Shadow
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Murphy Niltaran Coolrup Colt 10/07/1998 - 17/04/2012 To My Beautiful Old Man Murphy, On Tuesday 17th of April it was time to say goodbye. No matter how much I had tried to prepare myself for this day, saying goodbye brought overwhelming sadness and many, many tears… the end of an era. Now that you are gone things are different but there are so many things I remember that make me smile when I think of you. I will always remember you in the start chute, screaming at the top of your lungs. You just wanted to run! In fact, you made it very clear from the moment we arrived at any event that you were there, there was never any doubt that Murphy had arrived. Who could mistake that cry? I remember hiking with you and having you insist on going in every puddle we saw, no matter how deep! I remember your destruction of many back yards and the escapades that followed as a young Murphy. I remember car rides with you and having your big smiling face in the rear vision mirror. I remember when you used to lie on the veranda with all the gang there, watching over them and quietly, letting the day go by. I remember our daily chats. You would always tell me about your day and I miss those conversations of woo woos. I miss having you come to say goodnight, before lying next to the bed to go to sleep each night. I miss being able to see you outside the window just knowing you are there. Now there is one less set of footsteps following me around. You were the start of a way of life Murphy and no words are enough to describe how much you mean to me. Saying goodbye was heartbreaking but I know that now you can be happy and run whenever you want, for as long as you want and as fast as you want! You loved many things but running was undoubtedly your passion and now you can be free to run again.
Run Free Murphy. Love Mum xxoo, woo woooo!
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Sledding Training Day You Yangs, 20 April
Race running Demon Mike & Hunter Sheree & Delta
Garth and Xenia Stewart with Billy Ralph with Wuggy
Di with Chloe & Leah Trhia & Donut Sharen with Brock
Day Hike Blackwood, 12 May
Four hikers and five dogs participated in a day hike on a new trail at Blackwood, which included some spectacular scenery. Congratulations to Kari walked by Nicole Green and Wuggy walked by Sandy on completing a leg towards the Working Pack Dog Title. James with Felix & Zelby & Hike master Stuart with Jethro came along just for fun, and thanks to Stuey for finding us a nice new trail to walk!
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Dog & Driver Point Score Competition Rules
The AMCV conducts a sledding point score competition each class entry being restricted or altered, or should a class receive no sledding season. The purpose of this competition is to encourage entries. participation and promote events. However, the point score Alterations to point score events will be published in the next competition is more than a reward for attendance and participation, available issue of "The Malamute Mail". but is intended to determine, and then reward, the best performed Awarding of Points: teams of the season. a) Competitors must be current AMCV members at the time of the Classes on offer for the Sledding Dog & Driver point score will be: event to be eligible for awarding of points. • Limited 6-dog b) Points will be awarded based on the final results of each of the • Limited 4-Dog nominated events. Points are allocated on the basis of 100 • Limited 2-Dog points to the first placegetter, 99 points to 2nd place, 98 points • Limited 1-Dog to 3rd place and so on. The "team" consists of both Driver and Dog(s). c) More than one eligible team must commence the race for points A calendar of eligible sledding events, sledding results and point to be allocated for that class, regardless of the number of teams score updates will be printed in the Malamute Mail when they that finish the race. become available. d) The number of results that will count towards the sledding point Eligibility: score total will represent approximately 60% (over 50% and not For a team to compete in the Dog and Driver point score more than 75%) of the eligible events. competition the dog team must consist entirely of purebred, ANKC e) In the event of a tie for a placing in any point score class/place registered Alaskan Malamutes and the driver must be an AMCV both entries will receive the award. member at the time of the nominated event. Team drivers must Eligible Events: provide details of the registered name and registration number for a) Eligible sledding events will be published in the AMCV each Alaskan Malamute in the team on the event entry form. newsletter. Nominated Events: b) The number of events to count towards the point score The sledding events in which points can be scored towards this competition may be subject to change in the event of a race competition will be listed in "The Malamute Mail". cancellation or a class not being contested. Classes or events which do not attract entries will not be eligible for c) An event is not deemed to be an eligible point score event for a inclusion in the point score calculation determining end of season class where that class is not contested. standings. Rookie of the Year Award: Sledding point score events may be altered at the discretion of the Rookie of the Year will be awarded to the driver who achieves the Sledding Co-ordinator with the approval of the Committee at any highest placing in the Dog & Driver Point Score in their first year of time during the season in the event of any event being cancelled or competing in sledding events.
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Committee Profile: Sharen McPhan Committee Positions: Show Secretary & Fundraising Coordinator Age: 38 Occupation: Mum to a 5 year old terror! (Tyler) Family members: Husband Colin and 5 year old terror Tyler. Kennel: Tanome – located in Clyde North. AMCV Involvement: I have been a member of the AMCV since 1996. I have been on the Committee on and off for a total of 6 years. Positions held: Referral Officer, Newsletter Editor, Weight Pull Co-ordinator and now Show Secretary. My history with the Alaskan Malamute: I was first introduced to the Alaskan Malamute back in December 1995 when an 8 week old bundle of trouble named Bandit came into my life. It was then that my addiction and love for this magnificent breed began. Bandit left us in September 2006, one month shy of his 11th birthday. Our other dogs that are no longer with us were: Rudi (American import and foundation of Tanome Kennels, left us in April 2009 aged 12 ½ years), and Chae (left us in March 2010 aged almost 11 years). Our current team consists of 10 Malamutes: Jai, Jack, Shelby and Darcy who are Colin’s 4-dog team, Brock and Millie who I ran as a 2-dog team last year, Rush, Ryme and Little- Miss who are the new kids here at Tanome, and Meeka who is now 12 ½ years of age and is thoroughly enjoying her role as resident couch potato! Brock, Shelby, Rush and Ryme are also our current show team. Myself and my husband Colin are both heavily involved in all aspects of the Alaskan Malamute. Our main passion is sledding, although I’m more well known as “strapper” rather than “musher”, regularly helping Colin and his 4-dog team get to the start line. Last year I competed in the 2-dog class and came 2nd place in the AMCV’s premier sledding event The State Cup. We regularly attend dog shows during the summer months and also participate in Weight Pull events, having achieved a WWPD Excellence title with our boy Jai. We have also participated in an Endurance Test with our boy Brock, who gained his Endurance Title. Other interests: Is there any????? In my spare time (haha!) I do enjoy a spot of fishing in our little boat, and time relaxing with my family.
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2012 Sled Dog Event Results Photos thanks to Shellie Shewring & Sandy Koch 19 May 2011 – You Yangs 1-Dog Distance (km) 2.9 Windchill Point Place Name Dog(s) Time (h:m:s) Kph Factor Score 1 Stewart Cumming Bosco 0:09:23 18.54 100.00 100 2 Stuart Vanderpol Jethro 0:09:46 17.82 96.08 99 3 Di Mitchell Paddy 0:10:10 17.11 92.30 98 4 Keith Clarke Koda 0:11:55 14.60 78.74 5 Simon Lane Bronson 0:12:03 14.44 77.87 97 6 E'vette Levett Loki 0:12:39 13.75 74.18 7 Vaughan Winther Maggie 0:12:47 13.61 73.40 96 8 Fred Parker Spike 0:13:16 13.12 70.73 95 9 Joedy Neeleman Rocky 0:13:23 13.00 70.11 94 10 Jennine Lane Ripley 0:14:13 12.24 66.00 93 11 Howie Shewring Luci 0:14:41 11.85 63.90 12 Catherine Lawson Heidi 0:14:49 11.74 63.33 92 13 Matthew Hutton Tasha 0:15:45 11.05 59.58 14 James Ganson Solo 0:19:01 9.15 49.34 91 15 Sue Williams Max 0:19:53 8.75 47.19 16 Kevin Ryan Asher 0:20:14 8.60 46.38 90 2-Dog Distance (km) 4.6 Windchill Point Place Name Dog(s) Time (h:m:s) Kph Factor Score 1 Mick Hodgson Cooper Morris 0:13:37 20.27 100.00 2 Jo Winther Jazz Hamish 0:17:32 15.74 77.66 100 3 Shellie Shewring Xander Charlie 0:21:50 12.64 62.37 99 4 Howie Shewring Willow Ralfie 0:22:54 12.05 59.46 5 James Ganson Felix Zelby 0:23:17 11.85 58.48 98 6 Sara Cartwright Tuscan Asia 0:36:46 7.51 37.04 4-Dog Distance (km) 6.4 Windchill Point Place Name Dog(s) Time (h:m:s) Kph Factor Score 1 Colin McPhan Jack Jai Shelby Darcy 0:27:51 13.79 100.00 100 2 Ian Luke Daisy Luna Wilfred 0:28:02 13.70 99.35 99 3 Ryan Cooling Junior Sable Suka 0:28:59 13.25 96.09 4 Stewart Cumming Billy Baloo Maple Timber 0:29:13 13.14 95.32 98 Top: Colin with Darcy, Jai, Jack & 5 Vaughan Winther Buckley Gabby Jet Maggie 0:36:43 10.46 75.85 97 Shelby, Middle: Howie with Draco, 6 Jo Winther Betty Bridie Sasha Sera 0:40:31 9.48 68.74 96 Bottom: Ryan with Suka, Sable & 7 E'vette Levett Argos Eden Genna Seven 1:21:58 4.68 33.98 Junior, Below: Simon with Kaya Novice Place Name Dog(s) Time (min/sec) 1 Steve Cartwright Bella 0:04:40 2 Kirsty Cameron Pajama 0:06:13 3 Mike Seaman Hunter 0:07:06
20 May 2012 – You Yangs 1-Dog Distance (km) 2.9 Place Name Dog(s) Time (h:m:s) Kph Windchill Factor Point Score 1 Ryan Cooling Timber 0:09:26 18.45 100.00 100 2 Stuart Vanderpol Jethro 0:09:54 17.58 95.29 99 3 Stewart Cumming Bosco 0:10:41 16.29 88.30 98 4 Di Mitchell Paddy 0:11:01 15.79 85.63 97 5 Keith Clarke Koda 0:11:39 14.94 80.97 6 Simon Lane Bronson 0:12:37 13.79 74.77 96 6 Simon Kirkpatrick Kaya 0:12:37 13.79 74.77 95 8 E'vette Levett Loki 0:12:47 13.61 73.79 9 Joedy Neeleman Rocky 0:13:13 13.17 71.37 94 10 Kirsty Cameron Pajama 0:14:25 12.07 65.43 11 Sara Cartwright Bella 0:14:36 11.92 64.61 12 Jennine Lane Ripley 0:15:17 11.38 61.72 93 13 Howie Shewring Luci 0:15:44 11.06 59.96 14 Matthew Hutton Tasha 0:15:45 11.05 59.89 15 James Ganson Solo 0:18:44 9.29 50.36 92 Kirsty & Pajama
Page 27 Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria Inc. The Malamute Mail June 2012 2-Dog Distance 4.6 km Windchill Place Name Dog(s) Time (h:m:s) Kph Factor Point Score 1 Mick Hodgson Cooper Morris 0:12:34 21.96 100.00 2 E'vette Levett Argos Seven 0:18:45 14.72 67.02 3 Howie Shewring Willow Ralfie 0:20:48 13.27 60.42 4 Shellie Shewring Xander Charlie 0:21:20 12.94 58.91 100 5 James Ganson Felix Zelby 0:21:59 12.55 57.16 99 6 Fred Parker Heidi Spike 0:22:27 12.29 55.98 98 7 Sara Cartwright Tuscan Asia 0:34:27 8.01 36.48 4-Dog Distance 6.4 km 1 Ryan Cooling Junior Sable Suka 0:27:17 14.07 100.00 2 Ian Luke Daisy Luna Wilfred 0:29:34 12.99 92.28 100 3 Collin McPhan Jack Jai Shelby Darcy 0:28:22 13.54 96.18 99 Touring Place Class Name Dog(s) Time (min/sec) Top: James & Solo, 1 Touring 1-dog Stewart Cumming Angel 0:03:15 Jennine & Ripley, 2 Touring 1-dog Ralph Koch Buffy 0:03:28 Middle: Ryan & Timber, Bottom L: Stewy & 1 Touring 2-dog Ian Luke Sam Sugar 0:03:19 Bosco, Keith & Koda, Veteran Bottom R: Simon & Place Name Dog(s) Time (min/sec) Bronson 1 Stuart Vanderpol Panda 0:03:49 2 Howie Shewring Draco 0:03:50 3 E'vette Levett Genna 0:05:07 Junior Place Name Dog(s) Time (min/sec) 1 Molly Hodgson Rouge 0:03:16 Mini Pee-Wee Name Age Dog(s) Tegan Cartwright 3 Shilo Tyler McPhan 4 Brock Lauryn Cartwright 6 Seven
2 & 3 June 2011 – Ashbourne 1-Dog Distance: 2.0 km Heat 1 Heat 2 Total Windchill Kph Point Score Place Name Dog(s) Time (h:m:s) Time (h:m:s) Time Factor 1 Ralph Koch Bosco 0:06:18 0:06:56 0:13:14 18.14 100 100.00 2 Di Mitchell Paddy 0:06:51 0:06:31 0:13:22 17.96 99 99.00 3 Stuart Vanderpol Jethro 0:06:47 0:06:43 0:13:30 17.78 98 98.02 4 Keith Clarke Koda 0:07:18 0:07:42 0:15:00 16.00 88.22 5 Fred Parker Spike 0:07:39 0:08:04 0:15:43 15.27 97 84.20 6 Stewart Cumming Angel 0:09:19 0:08:46 0:18:05 13.27 73.18 7 Simon Lane Bronson 0:09:50 0:08:33 0:18:23 13.06 96 71.99 8 Cath Lawson Heidi 0:10:33 0:15:09 0:25:42 9.34 95 51.49 9 Kevin Ryan Asher 0:13:30 0:15:31 0:29:01 8.27 94 45.61 10 Sue Williams Max 0:15:02 0:15:05 0:30:07 7.97 43.94 11 Ritchie Donut 0:12:33 DNS 2-Dog Distance: 4.5 km 1 Vaughan Winther Hamish Jazz 0:21:15 0:21:51 0:43:06 12.53 100 100.00 2 James Ganson Felix Zelby 0:22:38 0:22:40 0:45:18 11.92 99 95.14 3 Ian Luke Daisy Wilfred 0:19:53 DNS 4-Dog Distance: 7.3 km 1 Vaughan Winther Diesal Gabby Jet Maggie 0:40:44 0:46:52 1:27:36 10.00 100 100.00 Stewart Cumming Baloo Billy Maple Timber 0:38:49 0:42:37 DNF Colin McPhan Darcy Jack Jai Shelby 0:40:25 0:39:05 DNF Touring Place Name Dog(s) Time (min/sec) 1 James Ganson Ghus 0:07:36 2 Simon Lane Ripley 0:09:14 Mini Pee-Wee Name Age Dog(s) Tyler McPhan 5 Brock
Mini Pee Wees (L to R): Lauryn Cartwright & Seven, Tyler McPhan and Brock, Tegan Cartwright & Shilo)
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2012 Sledding Point Score Update Sledding Tips… 1-Dog – Best 4 out of 7 results Always call trail when you are Place Name Dogs 19 May 20 May 2/3 June Total coming up behind another team, 1 Stuart Vanderpol Jethro 99 99 98 296 even in the last half kilometre – 2 Di Mitchell Paddy 98 97 99 294 don’t assume the other musher 3 Simon Lane Bronson 97 96 96 289 knows you are there. Keep a distance behind another 4 Stewart Cumming Bosco 100 98 198 team – not only is it distracting for 5 Fred Parker Spike 95 97 192 the team in front to have another 6 Joedy Neeleman Rocky 94 94 188 team breathing down their neck, it 7 Catherine Lawson Heidi 92 95 187 also increases the risk of an 8 Jennine Lane Ripley 93 93 186 altercation between teams. Remember that the dog in front of 9 Kevin Ryan Asher 90 94 184 you is on a long line, which means it 10 James Ganson Solo 91 92 183 can end up 2 metres behind the 11 Ralph Koch Bosco 100 100 scooter or gig in front – you need to 11 Ryan Cooling Timber 100 100 keep that distance. 13 Vaughan Winther Maggie 96 96 Don’t forget the trail rules regarding 14 Simon Kirkpatrick Kaya 95 95 passing: 6. PASSING 2-Dog – Best 4 out of 7 results a) When one team driver intends to Place Name Dogs 19 May 20 May 2/3 June Total pass another team, the passing driver will call “TRAIL” when the 1 James Ganson Felix Zelby 98 99 99 296 lead dog(s) come within fifteen 2 Shellie Shewring Xander Charlie 99 100 199 (15) metres of the gig/scooter of 3 Vaughan Winther Jazz Hamish 100 100 the team to be overtaken. 3 Jo Winther Jazz Hamish 100 100 b) The overtaken team driver shall make way for the passing team 5 Fred Parker Heidi Spike 98 98 by moving to one side of the trail, 4-Dog – Best 4 out of 7 results by slowing his/her team or stopping and keeping the team Place Name Dogs 19 May 20 May 2/3 June Total from moving forward if 1 Colin McPhan Jack Jai Shelby Darcy 100 100 200 requested by the overtaking 2 Ian Luke Daisy Luna Wilfred 99 99 198 team driver. 3 Vaughan Winther Diesal Gabby Jet Maggie 100 100 d) Once a team has been passed, that team shall not re-pass so 4 Stewart Cumming Billy Baloo Maple Timber 98 98 long as the driver in front is 5 Vaughan Winther Buckley Gabby Jet Maggie 97 97 making an effort to keep his/her 6 Jo Winther Betty Bridie Sasha Sera 96 96 team moving forward until; i. In limited classes of more than two (2) dogs, after no less than one (1) minute or four hundred (400) meters. ii. In limited classes involving two (2) dogs or less, after no less than a half () minute or two hundred (200) meters. iii. At any lesser interval when both drivers are in agreement. f) Teams following each other shall maintain an interval of not less than one (1) team length, except when passing or in the “NO Top L to R: Ian, Sam & Sugar, Howie, Willow & Ralfie followed by Shellie, Xander & Charlie, Ralph & Buffy RIGHT OF WAY ZONE”. Bottom L to R: Di & Paddy, Stuart & Jethro, Molly & Rouge Even though some of these trail rules don’t apply in the last half kilometre, it is good manners and safe practice to follow most of these guidelines anywhere out on the track. Keep your dog running over the finish line and back to where you are parked (if safe to do so) – never stop on the finish line as you will be obstructing other teams coming in and there is a risk of altercations between dogs. Safe Mushing!
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Obedience Sessions Held by the Rottweiler Club of Victoria – Malamutes welcome! What to Bring: Your dog, appropriate collar and lead, water & treats for your dog. Restrictions: Puppies must be at least 13 weeks of age. Costs: $5 per session, or $20 for 5 sessions. Where & Whenn: Obedience practice sessions are scheduled weekly as follows: Date Register Starting Venue / Directions Tuesdays 7.00 pm 7.30 pm Bulla: Calabria Club, 5 Uniting Lane, Bulla Melways Map Ref. 177 F8 KCC Park, Westernport Highway, Skye (1.5 km south of Thompsons Rd) Wednesdays 7.00 pm 7.30 pm Melways Map Ref. 128 H 12
Check the Rottweiler Club of Victoria Website for further details and to confirm session dates www.rottweilerclubofvictoria.com – click on the ‘Training Venues” link on the left side of the homepage.
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2012 Conformation Point Score Includes results submitted to 23rd May 2012
Most Successful Alaskan Malamute Minor Puppy Bitch
Niltaran Knls Niltaran Ernace Tungulra 43 Ganson’s Siarnak Zelkie Aileana 11
Niltaran Knls Ch Niltaran Ernace Sakari 28 Niltaran Knls Niltaran Karuzr Shiiva (AI) 7
Ganson’s Siarnak Zelkie Aileana 21 Niltaran Knls Niltaran Karuzr Layla (AI) 2
McPhan’s Ch Tanome King Of The Mountain E.T. 18 Puppy Dog
Niltaran Knls Niltaran Karuzr Blazer (AI) 15 Ganson’s Siarnak Zelkie Naoghus 18
Niltaran Knls Niltaran Ernace Kirabo 13 Niltaran Knls Niltaran Troj Uniq Hektor (AI) 4
Kataku Knls Ch Kataku Major League 12 Wagenvoort/Presland Southrnwolf Catch Me Ifu Can 3
Hewat/Cummings Ch Qannik Sno Luck 7 Puppy Bitch
Ganson’s Ch Niltaran Ernace Zuberi 7 Niltaran Knls Niltaran Karuzr Blazer (AI) 20
Kataku Knls Kataku Chill In The Air (AI) 6 Ganson’s Siarnak Zelkie Aileana 18
McPhan’s Asleda Limited Edition 4 Niltaran Knls Niltaran Karuzr Layla (AI) 7
Niltaran Knls Niltaran Karuzr Shiiva (AI) 3 Niltaran Knls Niltaran Karuzr Shiiva (AI) 1
Wagenvoort/Presland Southrnwolf Catch Me Ifu Can 1 Junior Dog
Niltaran Knls Niltaran Troj Uniq Hektor (AI) 1 No entries
Top Alaskan Malamute Dog Junior Bitch
Niltaran Knls Niltaran Ernace Tungulra 25 Niltaran Knls Niltaran Karuzr Shiiva (AI) 10
McPhan’s Ch Tanome King Of The Mountain E.T. 10 Niltaran Knls Niltaran Karuzr Layla (AI) 3
Kataku Knls Ch Kataku Major League 6 Niltaran Knls Niltaran Karuzr Blazer (AI) 1
Hewat/Cummings’ Ch Qannik Sno Luck 2 Intermediate Dog
Wagenvoort/Presland Southrnwolf Catch Me Ifu Can 1 No entries
Niltaran Knls Niltaran Troj Uniq Hektor (AI) 1 Intermediate Bitch
Top Alaskan Malamute Bitch Kataku Knls Kataku Chill In The Air (AI) 2
Ganson’s Siarnak Zelkie Aileana 20 Australian Bred Dog
Niltaran Knls Ch Niltaran Ernace Sakari 19 Niltaran Knls Niltaran Ernace Tungulra 14
Niltaran Knls Niltaran Karuzr Blazer (AI) 14 McPhan’s Ch Tanome King Of The Mountain E.T. 5
Niltaran Knls Niltaran Ernace Kirabo 13 Hewat/Cummings’ Ch Qannik Sno Luck 2
Kataku Knls Kataku Chill In The Air (AI) 6 Australian Bred Bitch
McPhan’s Asleda Limited Edition 4 McPhan’s Asleda Limited Edition 2
Ganson’s Ch Niltaran Ernace Zuberi 4 Open Dog
Niltaran Knls Niltaran Karuzr Shiiva (AI) 3 Kataku Knls Ch Kataku Major League 2
Baby Puppy Dog McPhan’s Ch Tanome King Of The Mountain E.T. 2
McPhan’s Tanome Legend Of The Knight (AI) 7 Open Bitch
Turner/French-Davis Hamalek Cruze Control (AI) 3 Niltaran Knls Ch Niltaran Ernace Sakari 8
Baby Puppy Bitch Niltaran Knls Niltaran Ernace Kirabo 3
No entries Ganson’s Ch Niltaran Ernace Zuberi 3
Minor Puppy Dog
Ganson’s Siarnak Zelkie Naoghus 4
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The following article is reprinted from http://www.dogs.com.au A Beginners Guide to Conformation Dog Showing in Australia If you have recently purchased a purebred dog then why not have some fun and enter a few dog shows. It's a good day out and a chance to meet people with similar interests and learn more about your breed. Your breeder should advise you how to register your dog with your state controlling canine body otherwise the relevant contact details are listed below. A pure bred dog registered with your State Controlling body can be shown in the numerous dog shows held throughout Australia. Getting Started : To Enter : Once you have registered your dog and have a copy of the latest On the show schedule you will see the type of show, classes, show schedule you can enter a show. There are different types of location, entry fees, date of show, judge and typically the host clubs conformation shows held : secretary contact details. You will need to complete an official entry Types of Dog Shows : form (obtainable from your State Controlling Body) and send to the Championship Show : - a show where dogs are competing for secretary along with the show entry fees and a stamped self- challenge certificate. A challenge certificate verifies the number of addressed envelope. Completing the entry form is fairly straight points a dog has won at the particular event. These points go forward - you must enter the dogs registered name and number, towards the dogs Australian Champion title. Both the best dog and sire and dam, date of birth, sex, breeder name, your details as the bitch of a breed are awarded with a challenge certificate. owner and your membership number and the class you wish to Champions and non-champion dogs are eligible to compete. Only enter. Group and class details are as above, for example if you have qualified judges officiate. a 3 month old dog (male) it would be entered in Class 1. Open Show :- a show where no challenge points are awarded. Both If you need help completing the entry form I would suggest champions and non-champions can compete. Trainee judges contacting your breeder, the State Controlling Body or even the officiate. These shows are recommended as a starting point for show secretary is usually willing to help. training new dogs and new owners. Show Day : Parade :- This is the same as an open show, however Champions By now you will have received your exhibit number by return mail cannot compete. and if not this can be collected from the show secretary's office on the day. Make sure you double check judging times in the show schedule and allow plenty of time to get to the venue. You will probably notice your breed beside a ring, that is probably where your ring is, otherwise ask a steward where your ring is and position yourself nearby. Then wait for your exhibit number to be called. In the meantime exercise your dog and get some practice in the practice areas available. Also speak to other exhibitors and breeder they are always willing to offer some friendly advice. Groups : All purebred dogs fall into a specific group, recognised by the Australian National Kennel Council. The Alaskan Malamute is in the Utility group (Group 6) which consists of the following breeds: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Bernese Mountain Dog, Black Russian Terrier, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Central Asian Shepherd Dog, Dobermann, Dogue de Bordeaux, German Pinscher, Kangal Dog, Leonberger, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Newfoundland, Portugese Water Dog, Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Rottweiler, Samoyed, Schnauzer, Schnauzer (Min.), Schnauzer (Giant), Shiba Inu, Siberian Husky, St. Bernard, Tibetan Mastiff.
Classes : Judging : The shows are divided into various classes, the following are offered The dogs are shown first then the bitches are shown in order of at the majority of shows held: class (1,2,3 etc.). So the baby puppies dogs are up first followed by Class 1. Baby Puppy: 3-6 months old minor puppy dogs, puppy dogs and so on. The best dog is selected Class 2. Minor Puppy: 6-9 months old at the conclusion of judging all dogs and the best bitch is selected at Class 3. Puppy: 6-12 months old the conclusion of all bitches. The best dog and best bitch then Class 4. Junior: 9-18 months old compete for best in breed and the runner up dog or bitch is Class 5. Intermediate: 18-36 months old requested back in the ring in order to select the runner up best of Class 11. Open: dogs over 6 months old breed. Once this is done it is followed by the respective "run-offs" (usually consists of dogs over 3 years) between the class winners in dogs and bitches for Best Baby Puppy Other classes include : of Breed, Best Minor Puppy of Breed, Best Puppy of Breed etc. Class 6. Novice: dogs over 6 months that have not won a first prize at an Open or Championship show. Class 7. Graduate: dogs over 6 months that have not won a Challenge Certificate. Class 8. Limit: dogs over 12 months, which are not Champions. Class 9. State Bred: dogs over 6 months breed in the state it is being exhibited. Class 10. Australian Bred: dogs over 6 months bred in Australia. Class 21. Champion: For all Champions entered in an Open Show Dogs are entered as (1) (2) etc. Bitches are entered as (1a) (2a) etc. Continued…
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On conclusion of all breed judging in a group all Reprinted from the Grafton Dog Obedience Club Best of Breeds are requested in to the ring in website: www.graftondogobedience.com order to select the Best Exhibit in Group. Once the Group winner is selected their runner up in breed is then requested back in the ring in What is order to pick the runner up Best Exhibit in Group. Following this is Best Baby Puppy in Group, Best Minor Puppy of Group etc. So if you did win Best Baby Puppy of Breed don't go home until the group judging's are over. You never know you may win Best Baby Puppy in Group. Once all of the Best in Groups are selected a Best Exhibit in Show is selected and runner up By Carole Bryant, Grafton Dog Obedience Club Inc to Best Exhibit in Show. Again all Best of Groups winners are required to be judged for As of January 2012, Rally Obedience (commonly simply called Rally-O) Best in Show placings. So if you have won Best will become an official dog competition sport in Australia. Baby Puppy in Group you will be then judged for Best Baby Puppy in Show competing Rally-O is a fun form of obedience (a bit like a cross between against all other Group winners.You're Hooked obedience and agility) and in USA and Canada is the fastest growing you want to achieve an Australian Champion dog sport. A Rally-O course is set out with numbered stations Title : Once you've got through your first few shows including a Start and Finish. Like Agility, competitors have the you'll probably find that you enjoy it so much opportunity to walk the course to become familiar with it before you can't stop. You want to achieve an competing. Participants then navigate the course by following the Australian Champion title with your dog so you numbers and carrying out the exercise shown on the sign positioned start showing at more Championship Shows in at each of the numbered stations, with dogs working in the “Heel” order to gain valuable points. The total points required for an Australian position between exercises. At Novice level, dogs negotiate a course Championship title is 100. If you are awarded having between 10 and 15 stations (not including the start and finish) the Best Dog or Bitch of breed you will be and work on lead during the test. issued with the Challenge Certificate verifying how many points you have earned towards Here are some sample Rally-O signs: your title. Points are given subject to the number of dogs shown. The calculation is 5 points plus one point for every dog shown. E.g. If there is only one dog or bitch shown the challenge would be 6 points, if there are 8 dogs and 6 bitches the dog challenge would be 13 points and the bitch challenge 11 points. If the dog is then awarded Best of Breed he would Unlike obedience, where competitors wait for direction from the earn the points for all opposite sex exhibits, judge before performing an exercise, in Rally-O competitors run the therefore he would be awarded 19 points. The maximum number of points that can be earned course on their own (much like agility). Rally-O handlers are also at any one show is 25 so generally Best in encouraged to talk to and encourage their dog as they make their way Group and Best in Show are awarded 25 point around the course. challenge certificates. If you’ve never had the confidence to attempt competing in an Once you have your 100 challenge points you must apply with your controlling body for an Obedience or Agility Trial here are some reasons you might consider Australian Champion Certificate. Rally-O: A dog who achieves 1000 points is entitled to • your dog is on lead for the whole test in Novice level The Australian Grand Champion Title. *Note that at least one of these Challenge Certificates • handlers in a Rally-O competition are encouraged to talk to and had to be won on or after 1st January, 1998. encourage their dog as they make their way around the course A Very Special Conclusion : • you can give more than one command for each exercise Always have fun and enjoy yourself. Don't be • disappointed if your dog doesn't win, it doesn't Rally-O is less physically demanding for both handler and dog than mean they are any less of a dog and loyal Agility friend. I have shown dogs on and off for 19 • your dog isn’t handled by the judge, so dogs that are years and had both winners and losers and uncomfortable with strangers don’t become stressed dogs don’t they are all as valuable and special as each have to work near other dogs, so dogs that are uncomfortable with other. Obviously it is very exciting to win but never expect to win and don't worry if you other dogs close by don’t become stressed or reactive. don't. The most important thing is to take care Rally-O promises to be a fun addition to the dog sport scene. of your dog and be a responsible owner.is to For more information about Rally Obedience, please contact Dogs take care of your dog and be a responsible owner. Victoria or your State’s Canine Control body.
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Pet Obesity
Obesity in Australian dogs is at an all-time record high, with recent AVA statistics showing that 60% of dogs over 4 are either over-weight or obese. Obesity can be a hidden disease, with many pet owners not really linking it to other conditions like arthritis, diabetes and liver problems. Obesity is caused by a combination of over-feeding and lack of exercise, but over-feeding is by far the most common problem. Most pet owners use food as a bonding tool with their pets, either by way of feeding treats as a reward, or as part of training, or simply as a way of “loving” their pet by offering food scraps and left-overs. One of the main culprits in obesity is dry food, because it is so calorie dense. Most owners just don’t realise that because dry food has had the natural moisture removed (a natural raw food diet is about 67% moisture, whereas dry foods are about 8% moisture), then the food is actually 3-4 times more concentrated in energy, and you need to feed 3-4 times less in weight/volume to achieve the same calorie content. It is a common mistake to look at a bowl of dry food and think “gee, that’s not much, I’ll add a bit more”. And that little bit more each day results in obesity. Obesity is linked to many diseases, including arthritis, diabetes, liver failure, thyroid failure, constipation and anal gland impaction. One of the easiest ways to lose un-wanted weight from your dog or cat is to switch to a raw food diet, and feed just one meal per day, in the morning. Raw food will speed up metabolism, and the extra volume will keep your pet satiated, so they are not constantly looking for more food. Feeding in the morning will match the metabolic needs of the animal, and prevent conversion of blood glucose to fat. Also you can find more information at www.vetsallnatural.com.au, including helpful videos and other useful articles for your pets.
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Reprinted from The Age - March 20, 2012 Pet subject inspires some big thinking Deb Anderson EVERY dog owner knows being welcomed home by a dog's full-body wiggle rarely fails to warm the heart. And although nobody ever really owns a cat, coming home to a purring pet is, well, the cat's miaow. Owning a pet is good for you. Studies show pets help make people happier and healthier, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, mitigating obesity and depression, even delaying ageing. But the benefits accrue for communities too, according to La Trobe Pauleen Bennett with some of her dogs University psychologist Pauleen Bennett - and not just by saving Petcare Information and Advisory Service consultant Tam Australia's health system an estimated $2.2 billion a year. Shardlow says in an ageing population, seniors deserve a ''civic ''Pets help us to feel better about our lives, and when we feel better right'' to own a pet. ''We've got people moving from their family about our lives, we feel more motivated to do great things for our home into nursing homes or similar, and if they can't take dogs, community,'' Associate Professor Bennett says. She may be a case in they can't take cats, they have to get their pets put down,'' she point. Imagine a future with more pets in our cities, schools and says. ''They lose a very important relationship in their lives that workplaces - where Buster might sit by you in the office, and Polly is part actually gives them meaning.'' of the classroom. Imagine no bans on pets in nursing homes and strata- Children are losing opportunities to be with animals too, title buildings. Rental housing may even allow creatures great and small. according to educator Bernadette Nicholls. While studying for This ''furry future'' is no pipedream for Professor Bennett. ''My grand her PhD and working as a schoolteacher in Epping, she ran plan to save the planet is to have more pets,'' she says - that is, classes with the help of dog Gus - proving a dog can positively appropriate pets with responsible owners. affect learning. As the new president of the International Society for Anthrozoology - a Professor Bennett says although pets take time and effort, and field of interdisciplinary research into human-animal interactions - she is vet bills can be costly, there are ways around it: sharing a pet garnering support for her case. between families, choosing an older dog that requires less Finding Australian scholars who want work in the area is easy, she says, exercise or opting for another animal. but securing funding is tough, so she's about to launch the Australian ''Miniature goats make wonderful pets for people with small Anthrozoology Research Foundation to do just that. yards (have two, so that they have company) and rats, rabbits ''While pet owners know how great their animals are, it's only by doing and even goldfish can make great pets for people who can't this research that we can gather evidence to convince politicians that we spend a lot of time at home. need to find ways to put pets back into people's lives.'' ''As a community there are many different strategies we could The focus is on positive psychology, which is less about tackling mental try to make pet ownership work.'' illness than boosting mental health. And her plan has legs, according to A former neuroscientist, Professor Bennett first built a hub for the 30-odd academics and professionals from fields of human-animal anthrozoological research at Monash University, with six PhD interaction who gathered in Melbourne recently to grapple with the students. thought. Vanessa Rohlf looked at ways to make people more responsible It's not just about putting pets into people's lives: it means reversing a pet owners (her results suggest social pressure is more effective downward trend. than anything else), while Kate Mornement reviewed behaviour ''We have 33 million pets in Australia,'' Professor Bennett says, so about tests used for thousands of shelter dogs to ensure they are two-thirds of households, mostly families, have at least one pet. That is suitable pets. Tiffani Howell is studying how dogs think - for one of the highest rates of ownership in the world, but Australia's pet instance, testing if dogs can use a mirror to find hidden food population stopped growing about a decade ago, according to the (they can) - while Tammie King is exploring what makes an Australian Companion Animal Council. Australian Bureau of Statistics ''ideal'' companion dog and Mia Cobb is testing a program of data show the number of dogs fell almost 10 per cent between 1994 and welfare enrichment for working dogs housed in kennels. 2009, while the cat population dropped nearly 20 per cent. Last year Professor Bennett took up a position in Bendigo (she Not everyone wants a pet, but research shows most Australians do. Eight now has room to keep 10 dogs and a cat) at La Trobe, where she in 10 have lived with a pet, and of those who don't, more than half wish has a student surveying more than 1000 people on their they did. So what's going wrong? relationship with their parrot, and another looking at how pets ''Our changing lifestyles are making it more difficult to own pets,'' can aid the coping skills of people fighting cancer. Professor Bennett says. ''As our society becomes more urbanised, the ''There are five things that make life better for people: positive opportunities for contact with animals are becoming limited. So we need emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning and achievement. to make it easier for people to own pets or interact with animals in other It turns out pets tick all of these boxes,'' she says. ''If we ask ways.'' people 'who is the closest person in your life?' it's often the dog Those at the Melbourne workshop agreed, noting issues such as tougher or the cat, more so than the spouse. pet legislation, higher-density living, ''no pets'' policies, community ''But there are lots of depressed people in Australia who got out problems associated with nuisance pets, and general ignorance of the of bed this morning because they needed to feed the dog or the ways positive planning for pet owners is good for all sectors of society. cat … which I think is really important in our community, Russell Harrison, general manager of veterinary services at Lort Smith because in a lot of ways we're so fractured and we lack those Animal Hospital in North Melbourne, says society needs to ''normalise'' sort of relationships.'' the relationship people have with their pets. ''People shouldn't feel guilty Science is starting to pinpoint why pets are good for us, she if they grieve if their pet dies … or if they want to cancel their holiday if adds. ''Evidence now suggests that interacting with a pet makes their pet is sick,'' Dr Harrison says. us feel better in part because it stimulates production of ''What we believe as an organisation at Lort Smith is animals and people important brain chemicals like oxytocin. should be together. So what we want in the future is a society that ''So when we reach out to stroke a dog, our oxytocin level goes facilitates that.'' up - but so does the dog's.''
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Ralph Koch Referral Update – Dogs for Adoption Referral Officer We continue to have a large number of Mallies and Mal crosses needing new homes, from quite a few older dogs right down to some1 year old youngsters. It continues to be a huge problem, but thanks largely to the efforts of the girls at the Alaskan Malamute Rehoming Aid (AMRAA), nearly all of the dogs listed avoid being put to sleep and end up in good new homes, however the kennelling and veterinary costs associated with rescuing makes it very expensive. Community support with financial assistance is the only way AMRAA can continue to help the many dogs who are given up by their owners, so any assistance with donations or fostering dogs is much appreciated. AMRAA is a registered not-for-profit organisation with Charity and Deductible Gift Recipient status, so If you would like to make a tax deductable donation to AMRAA, please go their website www.amraa.org.au or their Facebook page for details on how to donate. VIC Rescued by AMRAA SA - Adelaide (Listed by AMRAA AMRAA also have a fundraising page with some great Name: INDY & COCO Name: DAMON & NIKKI **URGENT items, mainly dog related, up for auction, so if you like Sex: Females - desexed foster carer required** your doggy paraphernalia this is another great way to Breed: Alaskan Malamutes (or Sex: Male & Female - desexed support AMRAA – go to their AMRAA Auction Malamute X) Age: 5 & 7 years Fundraiser group page on Facebook. Age: 2 years Indy Breed: Alaskan Malamutes VIC - Burwood RSPCA NSW – Sydney NSW – Berkshire Name: SPENCER Rescued by AMRAA Arctic Breeds Rescue Sex: Male - to be Name: CALLUM Name: MISHKA desexed Sex: Male - desexed Sex: Female - desexed Breed: Alaskan Breed: Alaskan Breed: Malamute x Malamute Malamute Husky Age: 1 year Age: 1 year Age: 7 years
VIC - Horsham NSW – Sydney NSW – Sydney Name: LEXI Rescued by AMRAA Rescued by AMRAA Sex: Female - desexed Name: SHILOH Name: KHAN Breed: Malamute x Sex: Female - desexed Sex: Male - desexed Kelpie Breed: Alaskan Breed: Malamute x Age: 3 years Malamute Husky Age: 1 year Age: 2 years
VIC NSW – Blacktown Pound NSW – Sydney Rescued by AMRAA Name: LILLY Rescued by AMRAA Name: LILY Sex: Sex: Female - desexed Name: BODIE Female - desexed Breed: Malamute x Sex: Male - desexed Breed: Malamute X Border Collie Breed: Alaskan Age: 6 years Age: 1-2 years Malamute Age: 8 years
VIC - Warrnambool NSW – Sydney NSW – Sydney Name: CHEWY Rescued by AMRAA Rescued by AMRAA
Sex: Male - desexed Name: STORM Name: FIFI Breed: Alaskan Sex: Male - desexed Sex: Female - desexed Malamute Breed: Alaskan Breed: Malamute x Age: 6 years Malamute Akita Age: 4 years Age: 5 years
VIC NSW – Sydney NSW – Sydney Rescued by AMRAA Rescued by AMRAA Rescued by AMRAA Name: JOE Name: TIGER Name: PRINCE Sex: Male - desexed Sex: Male - desexed Sex: Male - desexed Breed: Alaskan Breed: Alaskan Breed: Alaskan Malamute Malamute Malamute Age: 2 years Age: 8 years Age: 6 years
VIC – Blue Cross NSW – Sydney SA - Adelaide Name: RANGER Rescued by AMRAA (Listed by AMRAA Sex: Female - desexed Name: MEIJI Name: ALASKA Breed: Alaskan Sex: Female - desexed Sex: Female - desexed Malamute Breed: Alaskan Age: 5 years Age: 2 years Malamute Breed: Alaskan Age: 11 months Malamute
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Breeders’ Directory Kennel Name Location Contact Name Contact Phone No. Other Contact Information
BELLTREES Campbelltown, NSW Cheryl Harrison (02) 4631 1920 Email: [email protected] Mark Titley & Melanie Email: [email protected] CHEKODY Canberra ACT 0448 389 970 Saxinger Website: www.chekody.com Email: [email protected] GLACIUS Melbourne VIC Shellie Shewring 0418 635 778 Website: www.glacius.com.au HYKUP Woodend, VIC Ian Luke 0417 103 615 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] KATAKU Pearcedale, VIC Merv & Shelley Turner (03) 5978 6001 Website: www.dishlickers.com.au SOUTHRNWOLF Robertson, NSW Stuart Presland 0429 202 030 Website: www.southrnwolf.com Email: [email protected] TANOME Clyde North, VIC Sharen McPhan 0410 192 210 Website: www.tanome.com
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PUZZLE PAGE
Spot the Difference Find the FIVE differences between the two pictures.
Dog Logic Problem Toy Dogs by Randall L. Whipkey At the recent Kenilworth Dog Show, Max's Moonbeam and three other entries won the four ribbons awarded in the Toy Dogs competition. The prize-winning dogs are four different breeds, with one being a Maltese, and are schooled by four different trainers. Given the data below, you should be able to determine the order of finish 1st-4th in the Toy Dogs event: each dog's name and breed and the full name of its trainer. 1. Jack's prize winner is neither the Shih Tzu nor the Papillon.
2. During the actual competition in the arena, Konga Dharva followed Thompson's
obedience entry in the order in which the Toy Dogs performed for the judges.
3. In the final judging, Prince Sherman finished one place higher than the dog 9 puppy, 8 water, 6 Basset, 5 exercise, 3 leash,
trained by Shue; the latter placed higher than the ribbon-winning Shih Tzu. 1 Down: judges. 12 owner, 11 dirty, 10 sheepdogs, 7 7 canine, 4 vet, 2 Across: Crossword solution: Crossword
4. Wilhelm, who isn't Ben, isn't the trainer who won a ribbon with the Brussels Thompson
, a Papillon trained by Ben Ben by trained Papillon a ,
Griffon. Moonbeam Max's
- 4th Eastman, Ramona by trained Tzu ih Sh a ,
5. The Papillon won a lower award than Eastman's dog, which finished one place Darva
- 3rd Shue, Greta by trained Griffon ls Brusse
behind the animal trained by Greta. Konga
, a a , - 2nd Wilhelm, Jack by trained Maltese a
6. Ramona, Salty Dogg's trainer, and the trainer of the Papillon all three also had Dogg Salty , , - 1st Doggy Logic Problem solution: Problem Logic Doggy
entries in the Terriers show dog event. Sherman Prince
7. Jack and Eastman are first-time Kenilworth Dog Show winners. Solutions
Did you know? A dog’s nose print is as unique as a human’s finger print and can be used for identification purposes.
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AMCV MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - due 1 JULY, 2012
Please return this form and your payment to: AMCV Secretary, PO Box 41 Hurstbridge Vic 3099 or by email to [email protected] Cheque / Money Order Payments: Please make payable to “The Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria Inc” Direct Deposits*: Account Name: Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria, BSB: 633 000 Account no.: 1149 97406 *Please include your surname & “MEMB” in the transaction details, and submit your membership form by email or mail. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH. If you have already renewed your AMCV membership, please let us know so we can amend our records. Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria Inc MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM 2012/2013
Members are advised that memberships are due for renewal on 1 July, 2012, for the 2012/2013 financial year. NOTE: MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A RENEWAL FORM.
Name (1) ......
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Family membership only: Childrens' names ...... (ie. children under 18 years of age)
Address: ......
...... Postcode: ......
Email Address: ......
Telephone No.: ...... Kennel prefix (if applicable): ......
Are you a member of Dogs Victoria*? YES / NO Dogs Victoria / ANKC Reg. No...... (*or equivalent State body for Interstate Members)
Insurance Levy: Victorian residents who are not members of the Victorian Canine Association must pay an insurance levy. Dogs Victoria (ANKC) membership numbers must be provided as proof of membership – if not provided the member must pay the NON-DOGS VICTORIA MEMBERS fees which include the insurance levy. Fees are listed below.
Membership Type (tick one) NON-DOGS VICTORIA MEMBERS (Victorian residents only): SINGLE: $36.00 FAMILY* / DUAL: $48.00 includes insurance levy DOGS VICTORIA MEMBERS (or Interstate residents): SINGLE: $30.00 FAMILY* / DUAL: $35.00 INTERSTATE MEMBERSHIP (no voting rights): $25.00 (single or family) *Please note that a family membership comprises the parent(s) and their children under eighteen years of age residing at the same address. Payment Method: Cheque/Money Order Direct Deposit
Signed: ...... Date: ...... (Member 1) (Member 2)
BREEDERS' DIRECTORY ENTRY: $25.00 Contact Name: ......
ANKC registered Kennel Prefix: ...... Area ...... i.e. suburb/town & state
Phone No: ...... Mobile No.: ......
Email address: ......
Website address: ......
Note: Breeders' Directory listings are current for 12 months and will be published in the Malamute Mail and on the AMCV Website, and will be passed on to all parties who contact the AMCV seeking puppies or breeders.
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